Best States for Electricians
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 47-2111. Learn about SOC codes
| $99,750 | $99,750 | $48 | 10,590 | |
SOC: 53 | $94,470 | $94,470 | $45 | 19,380 |
| $92,870 | $92,870 | $45 | 3,070 | |
| $92,230 | $92,230 | $44 | 23,120 | |
| $90,040 | $90,040 | $43 | 1,870 | |
| Find Alaska Jobs | ||||
| $88,860 | $88,860 | $43 | 2,440 | |
SOC: 34 | $86,700 | $86,700 | $42 | 13,520 |
SOC: 06 | $85,860 | $85,860 | $41 | 73,310 |
| $84,860 | $84,860 | $41 | 40,130 | |
SOC: 25 | $81,560 | $81,560 | $39 | 17,810 |
| Find Massachusetts Jobs | ||||
| $80,830 | $80,830 | $39 | 14,350 | |
SOC: 09 | $77,390 | $77,390 | $37 | 7,710 |
| $77,250 | $77,250 | $37 | 3,780 | |
SOC: 42 | $75,770 | $75,770 | $36 | 22,730 |
| $75,710 | $75,710 | $36 | 8,350 | |
| Find Nevada Jobs | ||||
| $75,450 | $75,450 | $36 | 13,690 | |
| $74,860 | $74,860 | $36 | 2,960 | |
SOC: 44 | $74,150 | $74,150 | $36 | 2,420 |
| $73,840 | $73,840 | $36 | 23,530 | |
| $73,810 | $73,810 | $35 | 14,310 | |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
Oregon leads in Electricians salaries with $99,750 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Electricians, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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