salary$61,210 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$86,800per year
Jobs in the area17,240people work this job
Can a electrician afford Tempe?
Expensive. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 38.3% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a electrician in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $61,210 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,920 and $86,800.
Can a electrician afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 38.3% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.