salary$64,700 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,410per year
Jobs in the area7,210people work this job
Can a electrician afford Columbus?
OK. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 29.9% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a electrician in the Columbus, OH area is $64,700 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,090 and $94,410.
Can a electrician afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 29.9% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.