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Journeyman electrician salary

Average journeyman electrician salary

$54,526

$26.21 hourly rate

Entry-level journeyman electrician salary
$35,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Salary of a Journeyman Electrician

The salary for a Journeyman Electrician can significantly differ based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and job specialization. As of October 2025, the average annual salary stands at $54,526, with hourly wages around $26. Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with extensive experience or specialized skills can earn much more.

In terms of location, states such as California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to higher living costs and demand for skilled electricians. Additionally, roles in commercial and industrial sectors often provide a salary premium compared to residential positions. For instance, electricians working on large-scale construction projects may command higher pay rates.

Moreover, salary increases are common with experience. A Journeyman Electrician with several years under their belt can see significant pay growth, especially if they take on supervisory roles or further their education. Overall, understanding these factors can help you make informed career decisions.

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Journeyman electrician salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level journeyman electrician$34,800$16.73
Mid-level journeyman electrician$45,300$21.77
Senior-level journeyman electrician$64,400$30.95

Journeyman electrician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a journeyman electrician typically falls between $54,526 and $84,482.
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Average journeyman electrician salary by state

The average journeyman electrician salary in Vermont, Washington, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average journeyman electrician salary states are North Carolina, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for journeyman electricians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$80,815$38.85
2North Dakota$75,656$36.37
3Vermont$81,538$39.20
4Oregon$74,973$36.04
5Wyoming$66,751$32.09
6Washington$80,859$38.87
7Connecticut$72,343$34.78
8Maine$63,353$30.46
9Hawaii$73,250$35.22
10Montana$62,701$30.14
11Massachusetts$78,810$37.89
12Minnesota$72,764$34.98
13California$72,897$35.05
14Michigan$57,642$27.71
15Wisconsin$63,561$30.56
16District of Columbia$64,905$31.20
17Utah$56,402$27.12
18New Hampshire$64,956$31.23
19West Virginia$53,321$25.64
20South Dakota$53,472$25.71
21Rhode Island$60,273$28.98
22Pennsylvania$60,967$29.31
23New Jersey$66,273$31.86
24Nevada$58,853$28.29
25New York$65,490$31.49
26Colorado$56,591$27.21
27Delaware$57,056$27.43
28Iowa$53,750$25.84
29Virginia$50,335$24.20
30Maryland$53,395$25.67
31Ohio$51,447$24.73
32Idaho$54,312$26.11
33Indiana$52,024$25.01
34New Mexico$47,757$22.96
35Illinois$55,154$26.52
36Louisiana$44,406$21.35
37Missouri$52,124$25.06
38Oklahoma$46,660$22.43
39Kansas$46,651$22.43
40Nebraska$45,818$22.03
41Kentucky$45,166$21.71
42North Carolina$42,030$20.21
43Arizona$48,324$23.23
44South Carolina$38,023$18.28
45Georgia$44,250$21.27
46Texas$44,335$21.31
47Alabama$35,520$17.08
48Mississippi$38,522$18.52
49Tennessee$42,095$20.24
50Florida$34,460$16.57
51Arkansas$39,391$18.94

Highest paying cities for journeyman electricians

The highest-paying cities for journeyman electricians are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Worcester, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$81,549$39.21
2San Francisco, CA$79,402$38.17
3Worcester, MA$78,927$37.95
4Portland, OR$75,195$36.15
5Hartford, CT$72,812$35.01
6Minneapolis, MN$72,725$34.96
7Portland, ME$63,468$30.51
8Madison, WI$62,993$30.29
9Bozeman, MT$61,552$29.59
10Philadelphia, PA$61,001$29.33
11Fort Collins, CO$57,801$27.79
12Grand Rapids, MI$57,590$27.69
13Salt Lake City, UT$56,560$27.19
14Lewiston, ID$56,277$27.06
15Chicago, IL$55,655$26.76
16Cleveland, OH$54,189$26.05
17Kansas City, MO$52,699$25.34
18Indianapolis, IN$51,232$24.63
19Phoenix, AZ$48,592$23.36
20Albuquerque, NM$47,943$23.05

Journeyman Electricians are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Seattle, WA
  2. San Francisco, CA
  3. Worcester, MA
  4. Portland, OR
  5. Hartford, CT

Journeyman electrician salary details

A journeyman electrician's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $83,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average journeyman electrician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a journeyman electrician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$83,000$6,917$40
75th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
Average$54,526$4,544$26
25th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
10th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17

Highest paying journeyman electrician jobs

The highest paying types of journeyman electricians are electrical supervisor, industrial electrician, and maintenance electrician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Apprentice$37,107$3,092$17.8413,014
Electrical Supervisor$90,972$7,581$43.7433,839
Electrical Apprentice$37,081$3,090$17.8339,967
Electrical Helper$31,465$2,622$15.1347,283
Electrical Foreman$50,996$4,250$24.5244,710
Electrician Technician$57,813$4,818$27.79112,907

Top companies hiring journeyman electricians now:

  1. Rosendin Electric jobs (75)
  2. Fluor Corporation jobs (253)
  3. Zachry Construction jobs (57)
  4. Helix Electric jobs (102)
  5. Ardent Services jobs (83)

Which companies pay journeyman electricians the most?

Journeyman electrician salaries at MDU Resources and BGC Partners are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average journeyman electrician salary at companies like CVR Energy and Dell are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1MDU Resources$99,635$47.90
2BGC Partners$96,460$46.38
3CVR Energy$95,568$45.95
4Dell$92,517$44.48
5City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government$87,715$42.17
6City of Louisville$86,851$41.76
7NW Natural$85,412$41.06
8SoCalGas$83,943$40.36
9Pacifi$82,942$39.88
10Pacific Northwest National Laboratory$78,077$37.54
11Black Hills$75,157$36.13
12VisionCorp Rep$74,454$35.80
13Volvo Trucks$73,413$35.29
14Staffing.com$73,164$35.17
15Green Bay Packaging$72,886$35.04
16Idaho Forest Group$72,574$34.89
17Reckitt Benckiser$72,571$34.89
18Horizon Services$70,367$33.83
19O-I Glass$70,184$33.74
20Intertek$69,642$33.48

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$54,000$53,400$52,800$52,200$51,600$51,000
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Journeyman Electrician salary by industry

The average journeyman electrician salary varies across industries:

  • The average journeyman electrician salary in the construction industry is $60,453, the highest of any industry.
  • The average journeyman electrician salary in the finance industry is $58,345.
  • Journeyman electricians in the automotive industry earn an average salary of $53,037, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for journeyman electricians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$60,453$29.06
2Energy$58,345$28.05
3Manufacturing$55,405$26.64
4Automotive$53,037$25.50

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Journeyman electrician salary trends

The average journeyman electrician salary has risen by $7,264 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average journeyman electrician earned $47,262 annually, but today, they earn $54,526 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for journeyman electricians over the last decade.

Compare journeyman electrician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average journeyman electrician salary over time

Compare journeyman electrician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Journeyman electrician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$54,500$26.21+1.3%
2024$53,800$25.88+1.8%
2023$52,900$25.43+2.0%
2022$51,900$24.93+2.6%
2021$50,500$24.29+1.6%

Recently added journeyman electrician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Conroe Independent School District (TxJourneyman ElectricianConroe, TX06/30/2025$53,740
ABM IndustriesJourneyman ElectricianSouthaven, MS06/29/2025$60,523
NSC Technologies, LLCElectrician-Journeyman-MI-LocalBellevue, MI06/29/2025$73,045
Beitzel CorporationLead Journeyman ElectricianGrantsville, MD06/29/2025$41,740
ABMJourneyman ElectricianBlytheville, AR06/28/2025$60,523
Emcor GroupSolar/Bms Journeyman Electrician TechnicianSan Bernardino, CA06/28/2025$118,855
AerotekJourneyman Electrican AN HourCleveland, OH06/28/2025$96,325
Delta ConstructorsElectrician JourneymanAnchorage, AK06/28/2025$121,046
Staffmark GroupJourneyman ElectricianGolden, CO06/28/2025$62,610
Sapphire RecruitmentJourneyman ElectricianRome, NY06/28/2025$88,698

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