5 Highest-Paying States for Electricians
Updated: Feb. 03, 2023
Take a look at the five states with the highest average professional electrician salaries across the U.S.
Where Do Electricians Make the Most?
According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional electrician salary in the United States is $59,190. While the cost of living varies across the U.S., some states pay professional electricians better than others. Where does your particular state rank? Here are the five states that have the highest average salaries for electricians in the U.S.
5. Oregon
Average Yearly Salary: $76,040
Average Monthly Wage: $36.56
4. District of Columbia
Average Yearly Salary: $79,030
Average Monthly Wage: $38.00
3. Hawaii
Average Yearly Salary: $79,280
Average Monthly Wage: $38.12
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2. New York
Average Yearly Salary: $81,340
Average Monthly Wage: $39.11
1. Illinois
Average Yearly Salary: $81,650
Average Monthly Wage: $39.25
All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2020.
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