Electrician Salary in Washington

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.

Washington Electrician Wages at a Glance

Washington electricians earn a statewide median of $95,220 per year ($45.78 per hour), up 30.2% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $52,170 at the 10th percentile to $133,950 at the 90th.

Washington employs approximately 19,380 electricians statewide, up 2.5% from May 2020.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Seattle $101,780 $48.93/hr 9,750 up 23.5%
Spokane $79,830 $38.38/hr 1,290 up 23.8%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.

Washington 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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