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Industrial maintenance/electrician salary

Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary

$57,250

$27.52 hourly rate

Entry-level industrial maintenance/electrician salary
$44,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Industrial Maintenance Electrician Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Industrial Maintenance Electrician stands at $57,250 annually. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, electricians with more years in the field often earn higher wages, reflecting their expertise and skill level.

Salary Breakdown by State

In the United States, salary ranges can differ greatly by state. For example, states with a high demand for skilled trades often offer higher salaries. According to recent data, states such as California, Texas, and New York report some of the highest average salaries for Industrial Maintenance Electricians. Understanding these variances helps job seekers target locations that match their earning potential.

Opportunities for Advancement

Electricians can enhance their salaries through additional certifications or by specializing in specific areas of electrical work. This not only opens doors to higher-paying positions but also increases job security in a rapidly evolving job market.

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Where can an Industrial Maintenance/Electrician earn more?

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CertainTeed$72,905
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Industrial maintenance/electrician salaries by experience level

Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary by state

The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary in California, Washington, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average industrial maintenance/electrician salary states are North Carolina, Tennessee, and Michigan.

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Highest paying states for industrial maintenance/electricians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$76,921$36.98
2Washington$77,026$37.03
3Maine$68,526$32.95
4Arizona$67,300$32.36
5Utah$68,353$32.86
6Montana$67,350$32.38
7California$77,428$37.23
8Mississippi$59,797$28.75
9Nebraska$63,252$30.41
10Idaho$73,546$35.36
11Colorado$75,815$36.45
12Wyoming$70,186$33.74
13Hawaii$69,344$33.34
14Wisconsin$57,029$27.42
15West Virginia$67,343$32.38
16North Dakota$63,229$30.40
17Louisiana$59,338$28.53
18Iowa$55,163$26.52
19Pennsylvania$59,045$28.39
20South Dakota$63,128$30.35
21Indiana$55,523$26.69
22Texas$58,197$27.98
23Ohio$54,044$25.98
24New York$64,734$31.12
25Nevada$53,285$25.62
26Georgia$53,406$25.68
27Illinois$56,396$27.11
28Missouri$55,756$26.81
29Kansas$53,524$25.73
30Kentucky$53,505$25.72
31New Mexico$56,588$27.21
32Oklahoma$55,940$26.89
33Oregon$55,951$26.90
34Minnesota$52,883$25.42
35North Carolina$50,341$24.20
36Arkansas$53,398$25.67
37New Jersey$57,106$27.45
38Tennessee$49,440$23.77
39Connecticut$52,699$25.34
40South Carolina$48,153$23.15
41New Hampshire$51,298$24.66
42Michigan$48,747$23.44
43Virginia$51,423$24.72
44Maryland$52,995$25.48
45Florida$45,062$21.66
46Delaware$51,012$24.52
47Vermont$50,412$24.24
48Massachusetts$52,087$25.04
49Rhode Island$51,136$24.58
50Alabama$45,855$22.05
51District of Columbia$49,927$24.00
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Highest paying cities for industrial maintenance/electricians

The highest-paying cities for industrial maintenance/electricians are Fremont, CA, Everett, WA, and Chandler, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Fremont, CA$82,640$39.73
2Everett, WA$77,448$37.23
3Chandler, AZ$67,298$32.35
4Buffalo, NY$63,350$30.46
5Harrisburg, PA$58,878$28.31
6De Pere, WI$57,930$27.85
7Grand Prairie, TX$57,602$27.69
8Edison, NJ$57,196$27.50
9Hillsboro, OR$55,973$26.91
10Normal, IL$55,458$26.66
11Cleveland, OH$55,433$26.65
12Brownsburg, IN$55,214$26.55
13Burlington, IA$54,811$26.35
14Savage, MN$52,794$25.38
15Bowling Green, KY$52,755$25.36
16New Bedford, MA$52,725$25.35
17Goldsboro, NC$50,740$24.39
18Blacksburg, VA$49,009$23.56
19Charleston, SC$47,868$23.01
20Deerfield Beach, FL$45,267$21.76

Industrial maintenance/electrician salary details

An industrial maintenance/electrician's salary ranges from $44,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $73,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an industrial maintenance/electrician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$73,000$6,083$35
75th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31
Average$57,250$4,771$28
25th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
10th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21

Highest paying industrial maintenance/electrician jobs

The highest paying types of industrial maintenance/electricians are industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, and electrician/mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Hvac Apprentice$34,073$2,839$16.3825,483
Electrician Technician$57,813$4,818$27.79112,907
Electrician/Mechanic$60,355$5,030$29.0248,369
Instrument Technician Apprentice$39,849$3,321$19.16130,235
Maintenance Lead Person$53,120$4,427$25.54125,562
Maintenance Supervisor$57,674$4,806$27.7386,333

Top companies hiring industrial maintenance/electricians now:

  1. CertainTeed jobs (3)
  2. Sierra Pacific Industries jobs (2)
  3. The Kraft Group jobs (3)
  4. PEMCO Corporation jobs (2)
  5. General Electric jobs (2)

Which companies pay industrial maintenance/electricians the most?

Industrial maintenance/electrician salaries at CertainTeed and ATI Physical Therapy are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average industrial maintenance/electrician salary at companies like Volvo Trucks and National Beverage are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1CertainTeed$72,905$35.05
2ATI Physical Therapy$66,894$32.16
3Volvo Trucks$65,856$31.66
4National Beverage$65,747$31.61
5UPS$64,479$31.00
6Energizer Holdings$63,268$30.42
7Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County$62,547$30.07
8Brunswick$62,398$30.00
9Cargill$61,914$29.77
10H-E-B$61,607$29.62
11Boeing$61,207$29.43
12Tenneco$61,170$29.41
13Michelin$60,973$29.31
14Tyson Foods$60,555$29.11
15EMCOR Group$59,751$28.73
16Quad$59,700$28.70
17Tesla$59,593$28.65
18King County$59,369$28.54
19Hormel Foods$59,327$28.52
20McWane$59,203$28.46

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Industrial Maintenance/Electrician salary by industry

The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary varies across industries:

  • The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary in the automotive industry is $59,754, the highest of any industry.
  • The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary in the finance industry is $59,070.
  • Industrial maintenance/electricians in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $56,341, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for industrial maintenance/electricians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Automotive$59,754$28.73
2Construction$59,070$28.40
3Transportation$57,276$27.54
4Manufacturing$56,341$27.09

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Industrial maintenance/electrician salary trends

The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary has risen by $9,513 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average industrial maintenance/electrician earned $47,737 annually, but today, they earn $57,250 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for industrial maintenance/electricians over the last decade.

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Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary over time

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Industrial maintenance/electrician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$57,200$27.52+3.4%
2024$55,300$26.58+2.3%
2023$54,000$25.96+1.9%
2022$53,000$25.48+2.6%
2021$51,600$24.82+0.7%

Recently added industrial maintenance/electrician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
QuadNight Shift Industrial Maintenance ElectricianBurlington, WI06/30/2025$62,610
AerotekIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianLatrobe, PA06/28/2025$73,112
McWane, Inc.Tyler Union-Industrial Maintenance Electrician-Weekend ShiftAnniston, AL06/28/2025$61,274
Tyler UnionTyler Union-Industrial Maintenance Electrician-Weekend ShiftAnniston, AL06/28/2025$61,274
Carpenter TechnologyIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianReading, PA06/27/2025$30,000
Gerdau Ameristeel CorporationIndustrial Maintenance and Automation Electrician Job Details | GerdauFort Smith, AR06/26/2025$99,000
TechoundsllcIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianRialto, CA06/21/2025$70,457
AerotekIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianCleveland, OH06/20/2025$60,000
Saint-GobainIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianAlbion, NY06/20/2025$72,002
Kaiser Aluminum CorporationIndustrial Maintenance ElectricianSpokane, WA06/18/2025$74,193

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