Electrician salary in United States

Electrician roles in United States span trades teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are junior, mid, and senior gross salary bands for Electrician positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Role benchmark (model)

Electrician sits in our Trades category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $62,000 before country and seniority adjustments.United States pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.

  • Demand signal

    medium

  • Pay trend

    rising

  • Model multiplier

    1.06×

Hiring demand and pay growth are modeled as above average for this role family.

Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Electrician

PressuredStableGrowth

Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

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Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
Junior$41,640 – $49,684$45,662Compare
Mid-level$59,148 – $73,606$66,377Compare
Senior$83,438 – $107,018$95,228Compare

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Electrician make in United States?
A mid-level Electrician (3–6 years experience) in United States typically earns $59,148 to $73,606 gross per year, with a midpoint near $66,377, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average Electrician salary in United States for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of $59,148 to $73,606, with a midpoint near $66,377 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a Electrician with 3–6 years experience expect?
Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at $59,148 to $73,606 gross per year in United States. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

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