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Electrician Salary in Washington: Pay by City
Electricians in Washington earned a median $45.78 an hour, or $95,220 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $32.04 to $58.43 an hour, and the top tenth earned $64.40 or more. That is 51% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $25.08
- 25th
- $32.04
- Median
- $45.78
- 75th
- $58.43
- 90th
- $64.40
- 10th
- $52,170
- 25th
- $66,630
- Median
- $95,220
- 75th
- $121,530
- 90th
- $133,950
Which Washington cities pay electricians the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $50.24 an hour; Yakima has the lowest, $37.81.[1]
- Mount Vernon-Anacortes$50.24 · 740
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$48.93 · 9,750
- Kennewick-Richland$48.00 · 1,050
- Bellingham$46.92 · 560
- Longview-Kelso$46.57 · 300
- Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$46.44 · 530
- Wenatchee-East Wenatchee$44.98 · 370
- Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$38.94 · 1,100
- Spokane-Spokane Valley$38.38 · 1,290
- Yakima$37.81 · 390
The 10 largest of 11 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Washington?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($95,220) and the 75th percentile ($121,530).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25.08 | $52,170 |
| 25th | $32.04 | $66,630 |
| Median | $45.78 | $95,220 |
| 75th | $58.43 | $121,530 |
| 90th | $64.40 | $133,950 |
| Mean | $45.42 | $94,470 |
How much do new electricians make in Washington?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Washington earned $25.08 an hour or less ($52,170 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $32.04 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Washington?
Projections Central expects Washington to go from 24,640 electrician jobs in 2024 to 26,240 in 2034, a change of 6.5%, with about 2,490 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 24,640 | 26,240 | 6.5% | 2,490 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Washington?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Washington. General contractors have the highest median, $52.68 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $52.68 | $109,570 | 19,550 |
| Electricians | $45.78 | $95,220 | 19,380 |
| Plumbers | $38.96 | $81,030 | 12,470 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.38 | $75,660 | 7,370 |
| Roofers | $29.16 | $60,640 | 5,890 |
Where to train in Washington
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Washington, 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)