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Electrician Salary in District of Columbia: Pay by City
Electricians in District of Columbia earned a median $37.97 an hour, or $78,970 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $29.44 to $58.68 an hour, and the top tenth earned $60.48 or more. That is 25% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $24.97
- 25th
- $29.44
- Median
- $37.97
- 75th
- $58.68
- 90th
- $60.48
- 10th
- $51,950
- 25th
- $61,240
- Median
- $78,970
- 75th
- $122,050
- 90th
- $125,790
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in District of Columbia?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($78,970) and the 75th percentile ($122,050).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24.97 | $51,950 |
| 25th | $29.44 | $61,240 |
| Median | $37.97 | $78,970 |
| 75th | $58.68 | $122,050 |
| 90th | $60.48 | $125,790 |
| Mean | $42.72 | $88,860 |
How much do new electricians make in District of Columbia?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in District of Columbia earned $24.97 an hour or less ($51,950 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.44 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in District of Columbia?
Projections Central expects District of Columbia to go from 2,130 electrician jobs in 2024 to 2,390 in 2034, a change of 12.5%, with about 220 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2,130 | 2,390 | 12.5% | 220 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in District of Columbia?
Electricians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in District of Columbia. Plumbers have the highest median, $48.57 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $48.57 | $101,020 | 1,010 |
| General Contractors | $41.60 | $86,520 | 1,420 |
| HVAC Technicians | $40.57 | $84,390 | 400 |
| Electricians | $37.97 | $78,970 | 2,440 |
| Roofers | $29.69 | $61,750 | 100 |
Where to train in District of Columbia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, District of Columbia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)