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Electrician Salary in Massachusetts: Pay by City
Electricians in Massachusetts earned a median $38.18 an hour, or $79,420 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $27.82 to $48.31 an hour, and the top tenth earned $61.64 or more. That is 26% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $22.59
- 25th
- $27.82
- Median
- $38.18
- 75th
- $48.31
- 90th
- $61.64
- 10th
- $46,990
- 25th
- $57,860
- Median
- $79,420
- 75th
- $100,480
- 90th
- $128,210
Which Massachusetts cities pay electricians the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has the highest median of the 6 metro areas below, $38.42 an hour; Pittsfield has the lowest, $35.95.[1]
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton$38.42 · 13,410
- Barnstable Town$37.78 · 470
- Springfield$37.22 · 860
- Amherst Town-Northampton$37.01 · 240
- Worcester$36.30 · 1,580
- Pittsfield$35.95 · 320
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Massachusetts?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($79,420) and the 75th percentile ($100,480).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.59 | $46,990 |
| 25th | $27.82 | $57,860 |
| Median | $38.18 | $79,420 |
| 75th | $48.31 | $100,480 |
| 90th | $61.64 | $128,210 |
| Mean | $39.21 | $81,560 |
How much do new electricians make in Massachusetts?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Massachusetts earned $22.59 an hour or less ($46,990 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $27.82 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Massachusetts?
Projections Central expects Massachusetts to go from 17,570 electrician jobs in 2024 to 19,610 in 2034, a change of 11.6%, with about 1,790 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17,570 | 19,610 | 11.6% | 1,790 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Massachusetts?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Massachusetts. General contractors have the highest median, $47.04 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.04 | $97,850 | 18,330 |
| Plumbers | $45.14 | $93,880 | 13,460 |
| Electricians | $38.18 | $79,420 | 17,810 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.16 | $77,300 | 8,200 |
| Roofers | $34.98 | $72,750 | 1,950 |
Where to train in Massachusetts
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Massachusetts, 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)