Electrician Salary 2026 — Take-Home Pay by State
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They are essential to every construction project and building in America.
US Average
$71,490
BLS, May 2025
Best State (Net)
$75,290
Washington
Take-Home TX
$49,811
on $59,280 · No state tax
Job Growth
11%
Source: BLS, May 2025 · Electricians (SOC 47-2111)
Key Facts — Electrician 2026
No college degree required — apprenticeship pays while you learn
11% job growth through 2032 driven by EV, solar, and infrastructure
Union (IBEW) electricians earn 20–30% more than non-union
Master electrician license significantly boosts earning potential
Overtime is common — many electricians earn well above their base rate
US Pay Range
Pay percentiles for Electricians across the US (BLS, May 2025), with the estimated take-home in Texas.
Bottom 10%
$42,640
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$36,441
25th percentile
$49,430
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$41,897
Median
$63,190
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$52,953
75th percentile
$83,940
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$67,882
Top 10%
$108,510
gross/year
Est. take-home (TX):
$85,167
Specialties & Salary Premiums
| Specialty | Est. Salary | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial / Manufacturing | $74,400 | +20% |
| Solar / Renewables | $71,300 | +15% |
| Commercial | $68,200 | +10% |
| Residential | $62,000 | 0% |
| Inside Wireman (Union) | $77,500 | +25% |
Best States for Electricians — Real Take-Home Pay
Ranked by estimated take-home pay (single filer, no additional deductions). The highest gross salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
▲Top 5 — Highest Take-Home
Electrician Salary by State — All 50 States
BLS average pay in each state (BLS, May 2025) and the estimated take-home for a single filer with no additional deductions. Click any state for the full breakdown.
| State | Average Pay (BLS) | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $94,470 | $75,290 | |
| $90,040 | $72,173 | |
| $99,750 | $71,874 | |
| $92,230 | $69,293 | |
| $92,870 | $68,520 | |
| $86,700 | $66,126 | |
| $85,860 | $64,376 | |
| $84,860 | $64,146 | |
| $81,560 | $62,349 | |
| $75,710 | $62,092 | |
| $80,830 | $61,721 | |
| $74,860 | $61,494 | |
| $75,770 | $59,808 | |
| $77,390 | $59,642 | |
15Maine | $77,250 | $59,639 |
| $70,460 | $58,305 | |
17Vermont | $73,360 | $58,121 |
| $74,150 | $58,015 | |
19Michigan | $73,840 | $57,889 |
| $73,810 | $57,882 | |
21Missouri | $72,310 | $57,289 |
22Maryland | $75,450 | $57,139 |
23Montana | $71,930 | $56,730 |
24Indiana | $70,820 | $56,592 |
25Ohio | $68,840 | $55,808 |
26Delaware | $70,750 | $55,274 |
| $65,780 | $55,034 | |
28Kansas | $69,200 | $54,451 |
| $67,840 | $54,337 | |
30Virginia | $67,850 | $53,475 |
31Idaho | $66,600 | $53,262 |
32Colorado | $66,310 | $53,251 |
| $63,540 | $53,234 | |
34Arizona | $64,220 | $52,578 |
35Utah | $65,290 | $52,089 |
| $61,980 | $51,981 | |
37Nebraska | $63,960 | $51,541 |
38Iowa | $63,190 | $51,204 |
39Oklahoma | $63,410 | $50,822 |
| $62,350 | $50,783 | |
| $59,280 | $49,811 | |
42Kentucky | $61,410 | $49,491 |
43Georgia | $61,090 | $48,966 |
| $57,660 | $48,510 | |
| $59,620 | $48,448 | |
| $59,030 | $48,012 | |
| $58,000 | $47,195 | |
| $56,850 | $46,099 | |
49Alabama | $57,510 | $45,990 |
50Arkansas | $53,470 | $43,652 |
Maximize Your Take-Home
401(k) — $24,500 max
Reduces taxable income dollar-for-dollar
HSA — $4,400 single
Triple tax advantage — deductible, grows tax-free, tax-free withdrawals
FSA — $3,300 max
Medical expenses with pre-tax dollars
State consideration
Moving to TX, FL, WA can save $5,000–$15,000/year in taxes
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Electrician Salary by State — Detailed Pages
Alabama
$45,990
net
AlaskaNo state tax
$72,173
net
Arizona
$52,578
net
Arkansas
$43,652
net
California
$64,376
net
Colorado
$53,251
net
Connecticut
$59,642
net
Delaware
$55,274
net
FloridaNo state tax
$48,510
net
Georgia
$48,966
net
Hawaii
$68,520
net
Idaho
$53,262
net
Illinois
$69,293
net
Indiana
$56,592
net
Iowa
$51,204
net
Kansas
$54,451
net
Kentucky
$49,491
net
Louisiana
$50,783
net
Maine
$59,639
net
Maryland
$57,139
net
Massachusetts
$62,349
net
Michigan
$57,889
net
Minnesota
$61,721
net
Mississippi
$47,195
net
Missouri
$57,289
net
Montana
$56,730
net
Nebraska
$51,541
net
NevadaNo state tax
$62,092
net
New HampshireNo state tax
$55,034
net
New Jersey
$66,126
net
New Mexico
$48,448
net
New York
$64,146
net
North Carolina
$46,099
net
North Dakota
$58,305
net
Ohio
$55,808
net
Oklahoma
$50,822
net
Oregon
$71,874
net
Pennsylvania
$59,808
net
Rhode Island
$58,015
net
South Carolina
$48,012
net
South DakotaNo state tax
$51,981
net
TennesseeNo state tax
$53,234
net
TexasNo state tax
$49,811
net
Utah
$52,089
net
Vermont
$58,121
net
Virginia
$53,475
net
WashingtonNo state tax
$75,290
net
West Virginia
$54,337
net
Wisconsin
$57,882
net
WyomingNo state tax
$61,494
net