Electrician Salary in Ohio
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Ohio Electrician Wages at a Glance
Ohio electricians earn a statewide median of $63,560 per year ($30.56 per hour), up 20.2% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,710 at the 10th percentile to $93,630 at the 90th.
Ohio employs approximately 27,150 electricians statewide, up 7.8% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | $81,120 | $39.00/hr | 1,180 | up 40.3% |
| Akron | $74,470 | $35.80/hr | 1,430 | up 25.8% |
| Toledo | $72,850 | $35.02/hr | 1,530 | up 2.9% |
| Cleveland | $65,630 | $31.55/hr | 4,680 | up 11.9% |
| Columbus | $63,160 | $30.36/hr | 5,390 | up 26.9% |
| Cincinnati | $62,060 | $29.84/hr | 5,450 | up 22.5% |
| Dayton | $61,390 | $29.51/hr | 1,790 | |
| Youngstown | $58,850 | $28.29/hr | 910 | up 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Ohio Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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