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Electrician salary in Washington

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

$95,220median pay per year in Washington, or $45.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $52,170lowest 10% earn less
  2. $66,63025th percentile
  3. $95,220median
  4. $121,53075th percentile
  5. $133,950top 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 Washington was $95,220 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $32,030 higher than the US median for electricians[6].

Jobs in WA
19,380[4]
Rank by median pay
4 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+50.7%[6]

How much do electricians make in Washington?

Half of the electricians in Washington earned more than $95,220 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $45.78 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $94,470 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for electricians was $63,190[3]. Washington's median was 50.7% higher[6]. It was also $32,230 above the median for all jobs in the state, which was $62,990[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of electricians in Washington earned less than $52,170 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $133,950[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $66,630 and $121,530[2].

By metro area, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median at $105,090[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue had the most electrician jobs, with a median of $101,780[11]. Spokane-Spokane Valley had a median of $79,830[11]. These figures cover wage and salary jobs only. Self-employed workers and owners of unincorporated firms are left out, and so are bonuses and the cost of benefits[12].

Washington vs US pay

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

WAUS
Median per year$95,220[1]$63,190[3]
Median per hour$45.78[1]$30.38[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$52,170[2]$42,640[13]
Top 10% earn more than$133,950[2]$108,510[13]
Jobs19,380[4]757,220[3]

Pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areas in Washington with the most jobs for electricians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA[11]$101,7809,750
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$105,0907,340
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$79,8301,290
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$80,9901,100
Kennewick-Richland, WA$99,8501,050
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$104,510740
Bellingham, WA$97,590560
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$96,600530

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$101,31010,590
Idaho$63,0005,690

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 Washington?
The median pay for electricians in Washington was $95,220 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $94,470[7].
How much does an electrician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly wage for electricians in Washington was $45.78[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $25.08 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $64.40[17][2].
Which city in Washington pays electricians the most?
Among metro areas in or partly in Washington, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median at $105,090 a year[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had a median of $101,780[11].
Is Washington a good state for electricians?
Washington had the 4th highest median annual wage for electricians among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median of $95,220 was $32,030 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become an electrician in Washington?
Across the US, BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education, no work experience in a related job, and an apprenticeship as the usual training[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Washington.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electricians in Washington was $95,220 per year and $45.78 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 Washington: 10th percentile $52,170, 25th percentile $66,630, 75th percentile $121,530, 90th percentile $133,950. 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 19,380 people worked as Electricians in Washington (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Washington had the 4th 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 Washington ($95,220) was $32,030 (50.7%) higher than the US median ($63,190). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Electricians in Washington was $94,470 per year and $45.42 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Electricians in Washington was $32,230 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($62,990). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Washington was $62,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 13 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median for Electricians, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median annual wage, $105,090. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Electricians in states that border Washington (highest first): Oregon $101,310; Idaho $63,000. 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 Washington: 10th percentile $25.08, 25th percentile $32.04, 75th percentile $58.43, 90th percentile $64.40. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Washington. 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.