Electricians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$62,350
~$30/hr · ~$5,196/mo
US Jobs
819K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core work of an electrician is highly physical, involving manual installation, repair, and navigation of complex, unpredictable physical environments like construction sites and crawl spaces. While AI may assist with peripheral tasks like blueprint analysis, diagnostic calculations, or scheduling, it cannot perform the tactile labor or real-time physical problem-solving required for the job.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ILBEST VALUE | $102,960 | Below avg (86.7) | $118,808 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $108,740 | Average (98.9) | $109,966 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $91,390 | Below avg (90.7) | $100,756 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $102,160 | Average (101.9) | $100,248 |
| Kokomo, IN | $89,000 | Below avg (89.6) | $99,385 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,730 | Below avg (88.8) | $98,757 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $87,200 | Below avg (89.3) | $97,647 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $103,270 | Above avg (105.9) | $97,526 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,540 | Average (102.5) | $97,125 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $83,970 | Below avg (87.2) | $96,317 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $102,070 | Above avg (106.7) | $95,648 |
| Bloomington, IL | $86,650 | Below avg (92.1) | $94,063 |
| Mankato, MN | $82,200 | Below avg (87.6) | $93,785 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $81,530 | Below avg (87.6) | $93,082 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $93,710 | Average (101.2) | $92,600 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,196/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)