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Electricians

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Electricians

National Avg Annual Salary

$69,630

National Avg Hourly Wage

$33.47

National Total Employment

742,580

Top Metro Avg Salary

$104,240

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $93,840.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 73,420 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $104,240.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 38,890 jobs.

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Top States for Electricians

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $93,840 18,380 Open
Oregon OR $91,950 9,830 Open
District of Columbia DC $90,800 2,130 Open
Illinois IL $89,190 22,880 Open
Hawaii HI $86,690 3,020 Open
California CA $85,780 73,420 Open
Alaska AK $83,520 1,820 Open
New York NY $83,350 40,380 Open
Minnesota MN $83,030 12,970 Open
Massachusetts MA $82,140 16,570 Open