salary$101,780 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,290per year
Jobs in the area9,750people work this job
Can a electrician afford Bellevue?
Expensive. Rent of $2,704 a month takes 31.9% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Bellevue, WA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $101,780 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $55,690 and $151,290.
Can a electrician afford to live in Bellevue?
Typical rent of $2,704 a month takes 31.9% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.