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Electrician salary in Georgia

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$58,320median pay per year in Georgia, or $28.04 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $37,180lowest 10% earn less
  2. $46,64025th percentile
  3. $58,320median
  4. $76,49075th percentile
  5. $84,000top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $63,190[3]

The median pay for electricians in Georgia was $58,320 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,870 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
21,650[4]
Rank by median pay
47 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−7.7%[6]

How much do electricians make in Georgia?

Half of electricians in Georgia earned more than $58,320 a year, or $28.04 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was a bit higher at $61,090 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for electricians was $63,190[3]. Georgia ranked 47th out of the 50 states and DC on median annual pay for this job[5]. Compared with all jobs in Georgia, the electrician median was $10,150 higher than the $48,170 state median[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% of electricians in Georgia earned less than $37,180 a year[2]. At the high end, the highest-paid 10% earned more than $84,000[2]. Nationwide, the 90th percentile was $108,510[10].

Pay differs by area. Of the metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median, Chattanooga, TN-GA had the highest at $72,330 a year[11]. The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area had the most electrician jobs, at 13,430, with a median of $58,650[12]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and its wages do not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[13].

Georgia vs US pay

Pay for electricians in Georgia next to the national figures[1][3].

GAUS
Median per year$58,320[1]$63,190[3]
Median per hour$28.04[1]$30.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$37,180[2]$42,640[10]
Top 10% earn more than$84,000[2]$108,510[10]
Jobs21,650[4]757,220[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for electricians, and the median pay in each[12]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[12]$58,65013,430
Chattanooga, TN-GA$72,3301,760
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$59,660860
Savannah, GA$58,430650
Columbus, GA-AL$50,730480
Valdosta, GA$50,560450
Athens-Clarke County, GA$49,750390
Macon-Bibb County, GA$54,320380

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for electricians in the states that border Georgia, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Tennessee[14]$61,09017,070
South Carolina$58,7408,010
Florida$57,25049,700
North Carolina$56,80021,640
Alabama$55,69010,900

Median pay for electricians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for electricians are projected to grow 9.2% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: high school diploma or equivalent[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make in Georgia?
The median pay for electricians in Georgia was $58,320 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $61,090 a year[7].
How much does an electrician make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly wage for electricians in Georgia was $28.04[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.88 an hour and the 90th percentile was $40.39[17].
Which city in Georgia pays electricians the most?
Among metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median, Chattanooga, TN-GA had the highest median at $72,330 a year[11]. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had a median of $58,650[12].
Is Georgia a good state for electricians?
Georgia ranked 47th of the 50 states and DC on median annual pay for electricians[5]. Its median was $4,870 (7.7%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an electrician in Georgia?
This is a US figure, not a Georgia one. Across the US, the typical entry path is a high school diploma or equivalent, no related work experience, and an apprenticeship for on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electricians in Georgia was $58,320 per year and $28.04 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electricians in Georgia: 10th percentile $37,180, 25th percentile $46,640, 75th percentile $76,490, 90th percentile $84,000. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electricians in the US as a whole was $63,190 per year and $30.38 per hour, with about 757,220 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 21,650 people worked as Electricians in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 47th highest median annual wage for Electricians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Electricians in Georgia ($58,320) was $4,870 (7.7%) lower than the US median ($63,190). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Electricians in Georgia was $61,090 per year and $29.37 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Electricians in Georgia was $10,150 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electricians in the US: 10th percentile $42,640, 25th percentile $49,430, 75th percentile $83,940, 90th percentile $108,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Electricians, Chattanooga, TN-GA had the highest median annual wage, $72,330. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Electricians in states that border Georgia (highest first): Tennessee $61,090; South Carolina $58,740; Florida $57,250; North Carolina $56,800; Alabama $55,690. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Electricians is projected to grow 9.2% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 72,700 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Electricians: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Apprenticeship. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Electricians in Georgia: 10th percentile $17.88, 25th percentile $22.43, 75th percentile $36.77, 90th percentile $40.39. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.