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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 $96,530 per year ($46.41 per hour), up 41.9% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $54,800 at the 10th percentile to $133,310 at the 90th.

Washington employs approximately 18,380 electricians statewide, down 7.4% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Seattle $101,600 $48.85/hr 9,160 up 35.7%
Spokane $79,230 $38.09/hr 1,150 up 41.1%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

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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