Union states pay dramatically more. IBEW journeymen in Illinois and NY top $100K easily.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Electricians. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $52,500 | $38,500 | $67,900 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $65,200 | $47,900 | $84,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $75,000 | $55,100 | $97,000 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $90,000 | $66,100 | $116,400 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $102,000 | $74,900 | $131,900 |
Top 10 states by median Electrician salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $108,700 | $82,600 | $141,300 | +45% |
| Hawaii | $108,700 | $82,600 | $141,300 | +45% |
| New York | $105,000 | $79,800 | $136,400 | +40% |
| Washington DC | $105,000 | $79,800 | $136,400 | +40% |
| Washington | $99,000 | $75,200 | $128,600 | +32% |
| Illinois | $97,500 | $74,100 | $126,700 | +30% |
| Massachusetts | $97,500 | $74,100 | $126,700 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $94,500 | $71,800 | $122,800 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $90,700 | $68,900 | $117,900 | +21% |
| Maryland | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | +20% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $63,700 | $48,400 | $82,800 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $63,000 | $47,900 | $81,900 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $63,000 | $47,900 | $81,900 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $63,000 | $47,900 | $81,900 | -16% |
| Alabama | $62,200 | $47,300 | $80,900 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $62,200 | $47,300 | $80,900 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $60,000 | $45,600 | $78,000 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $60,000 | $45,600 | $78,000 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $58,500 | $44,400 | $76,000 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $58,500 | $44,400 | $76,000 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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