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 $64,700 per year ($31.11 per hour), up 21.0% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $40,750 at the 10th percentile to $99,280 at the 90th.
Ohio employs approximately 28,950 electricians statewide, up 23.6% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $77,360 | $37.19/hr | 1,360 | up 13.0% |
| Toledo | $74,710 | $35.92/hr | 1,660 | up 2.9% |
| Cleveland | $70,860 | $34.07/hr | 4,420 | up 11.7% |
| Columbus | $64,700 | $31.11/hr | 7,210 | up 36.4% |
| Cincinnati | $63,490 | $30.53/hr | 5,640 | up 32.0% |
| Dayton | $61,870 | $29.75/hr | 1,920 | |
| Canton | $61,320 | $29.48/hr | 640 | down 9.0% |
| Youngstown | $59,570 | $28.64/hr | 830 | down 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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