salary$70,860 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,330per year
Jobs in the area4,420people work this job
Can a electrician afford Cleveland?
OK. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 21.6% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a electrician in the Cleveland, OH area is $70,860 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $41,090 and $100,330.
Can a electrician afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 21.6% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.