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Electrician Salary in Ohio: Pay by City
Electricians in Ohio earned a median $31.11 an hour, or $64,700 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $24.10 to $38.70 an hour, and the top tenth earned $47.73 or more. That is 2% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.59
- 25th
- $24.10
- Median
- $31.11
- 75th
- $38.70
- 90th
- $47.73
- 10th
- $40,750
- 25th
- $50,120
- Median
- $64,700
- 75th
- $80,500
- 90th
- $99,280
Which Ohio cities pay electricians the most?
Akron has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $37.19 an hour; Youngstown-Warren has the lowest, $28.64.[1]
- Akron$37.19 · 1,360
- Lima$36.35 · 250
- Toledo$35.92 · 1,660
- Cleveland$34.07 · 4,420
- Columbus$31.11 · 7,210
- Sandusky$30.80 · 260
- Cincinnati$30.53 · 5,640
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$29.75 · 1,920
- Canton-Massillon$29.48 · 640
- Youngstown-Warren$28.64 · 830
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Ohio?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $99,280 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.59 | $40,750 |
| 25th | $24.10 | $50,120 |
| Median | $31.11 | $64,700 |
| 75th | $38.70 | $80,500 |
| 90th | $47.73 | $99,280 |
| Mean | $33.09 | $68,840 |
How much do new electricians make in Ohio?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Ohio earned $19.59 an hour or less ($40,750 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.10 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Ohio?
Projections Central expects Ohio to go from 30,220 electrician jobs in 2024 to 32,560 in 2034, a change of 7.8%, with about 2,920 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 30,220 | 32,560 | 7.8% | 2,920 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Ohio?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Ohio. General contractors have the highest median, $38.26 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.26 | $79,580 | 23,640 |
| Electricians | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 |
| Plumbers | $30.45 | $63,330 | 16,390 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.06 | $62,510 | 14,150 |
| Roofers | $23.74 | $49,390 | 4,610 |
Where to train in Ohio
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Ohio, 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)