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Electrician Salary in Georgia: Pay by City
Electricians in Georgia earned a median $28.04 an hour, or $58,320 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.43 to $36.77 an hour, and the top tenth earned $40.39 or more. That is 8% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $17.88
- 25th
- $22.43
- Median
- $28.04
- 75th
- $36.77
- 90th
- $40.39
- 10th
- $37,180
- 25th
- $46,640
- Median
- $58,320
- 75th
- $76,490
- 90th
- $84,000
Which Georgia cities pay electricians the most?
Augusta-Richmond County has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $28.69 an hour; Athens-Clarke County has the lowest, $23.92.[1]
- Augusta-Richmond County$28.69 · 860
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$28.20 · 13,430
- Savannah$28.09 · 650
- Gainesville$28.04 · 310
- Dalton$27.34 · 180
- Albany$27.00 · 300
- Macon-Bibb County$26.11 · 380
- Columbus$24.39 · 480
- Valdosta$24.31 · 450
- Athens-Clarke County$23.92 · 390
The 10 largest of 14 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Georgia?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $84,000 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.88 | $37,180 |
| 25th | $22.43 | $46,640 |
| Median | $28.04 | $58,320 |
| 75th | $36.77 | $76,490 |
| 90th | $40.39 | $84,000 |
| Mean | $29.37 | $61,090 |
How much do new electricians make in Georgia?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Georgia earned $17.88 an hour or less ($37,180 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.43 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Georgia?
Projections Central expects Georgia to go from 21,950 electrician jobs in 2024 to 25,220 in 2034, a change of 14.9%, with about 2,340 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21,950 | 25,220 | 14.9% | 2,340 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Georgia?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Georgia. General contractors have the highest median, $37.71 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.71 | $78,430 | 26,770 |
| Electricians | $28.04 | $58,320 | 21,650 |
| Plumbers | $27.50 | $57,200 | 8,930 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.11 | $56,390 | 12,290 |
| Roofers | $22.57 | $46,940 | 2,160 |
Where to train in Georgia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Georgia, 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)