salary$63,490 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,260per year
Jobs in the area5,640people work this job
Can a electrician afford Cincinnati?
OK. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 26.1% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a electrician in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $63,490 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $38,530 and $98,260.
Can a electrician afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 26.1% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.