salary$75,930 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,570per year
Jobs in the area16,580people work this job
Can a electrician afford Washington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 37.5% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a electrician in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $75,930 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $44,690 and $121,570.
Can a electrician afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 37.5% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.