Electricians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,350
↑ 26.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Electricians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Electricians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.4% since 2011 ($49,320 → $62,350)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,350
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,350 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $61,590 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $60,240 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $60,040 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $56,900 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $56,180 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $55,190 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | $54,110 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $52,720 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $51,880 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $51,110 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $50,510 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $49,840 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $49,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.