Electricians, Washington

$75,930

BLS OEWS median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of wages roughly $59,080 to $103,270.

BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer

vs US median
+20.2%
US median
$63,190
Metro RPP
108.9
Middle half
$59,080 to $103,270
OEWS employment
16,580
SOC
47-2111

Electricians in Washington pay a median $75,930 (May 2025), 20.2% above the US median of $63,190. At local prices (RPP 108.9), that median buys about what $69,725 buys at US-average prices.

Purchasing power

$75,930 in Washington buys about what $69,725 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.1 vs all-items 108.9 (US = 100, 2024).

Electricians in nearby metros

Metro Median Middle half RPP
Washington $75,930 $59,080 to $103,270 108.9
Boston $79,910 $58,300 to $102,160 108.3
San Francisco $92,830 $70,090 to $130,260 115.6
Tulsa $62,280 $48,660 to $77,340 89.2

BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Electricians in Washington?
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Electricians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $75,930.
How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Electricians?
Local median pay is 20.2% above the national OEWS median of $63,190.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
BEA RPP for Washington is 108.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $75,930 has about the same purchasing power as $69,725 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
  • BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
  • Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)

Does not include

  • Federal, state, or local income taxes
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand

Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.