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Substation electrician salary
Average substation electrician salary
$67,906
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Average substation electrician salary by state
Highest paying states for substation electricians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $95,492 | $45.91 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $87,952 | $42.28 |
| 3 | Oregon | $75,612 | $36.35 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $94,674 | $45.52 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $83,833 | $40.30 |
| 6 | Nevada | $80,449 | $38.68 |
| 7 | Maine | $70,798 | $34.04 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $70,991 | $34.13 |
| 9 | Washington | $84,860 | $40.80 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $91,827 | $44.15 |
| 11 | Delaware | $73,809 | $35.49 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $68,838 | $33.10 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $80,765 | $38.83 |
| 14 | Maryland | $74,371 | $35.76 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $64,805 | $31.16 |
| 16 | Montana | $66,331 | $31.89 |
| 17 | Virginia | $68,640 | $33.00 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $74,186 | $35.67 |
| 19 | Kansas | $68,640 | $33.00 |
| 20 | California | $77,578 | $37.30 |
| 21 | Michigan | $63,084 | $30.33 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $72,143 | $34.68 |
| 23 | New York | $75,540 | $36.32 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $68,051 | $32.72 |
| 25 | Indiana | $66,340 | $31.89 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $71,142 | $34.20 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $66,946 | $32.19 |
| 28 | Alaska | $60,592 | $29.13 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $59,373 | $28.54 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $57,129 | $27.47 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $55,964 | $26.91 |
| 32 | Illinois | $67,034 | $32.23 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $58,556 | $28.15 |
| 34 | Alabama | $57,160 | $27.48 |
| 35 | Ohio | $57,657 | $27.72 |
| 36 | Missouri | $60,913 | $29.29 |
| 37 | Idaho | $58,456 | $28.10 |
| 38 | Texas | $60,822 | $29.24 |
| 39 | Colorado | $59,595 | $28.65 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $52,532 | $25.26 |
| 41 | Georgia | $56,904 | $27.36 |
| 42 | Utah | $53,764 | $25.85 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $53,505 | $25.72 |
| 44 | Iowa | $54,651 | $26.27 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $51,100 | $24.57 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $53,131 | $25.54 |
| 47 | Florida | $53,873 | $25.90 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $53,938 | $25.93 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $52,519 | $25.25 |
| 50 | Arizona | $54,819 | $26.36 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $49,625 | $23.86 |
Substation electrician salary details
A substation electrician's salary ranges from $46,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $98,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a substation electrician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| Average | $67,906 | $5,659 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
Highest paying substation electrician jobs
The highest paying types of substation electricians are aviation electrician's mate, industrial electrician, and maintenance electrician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $37,107 | $3,092 | $17.84 | 13,014 |
| Low Voltage Technician | $39,605 | $3,300 | $19.04 | 40,465 |
| Electrical Journeyman | $61,940 | $5,162 | $29.78 | 39,898 |
| Electrician Technician | $57,813 | $4,818 | $27.79 | 112,907 |
| Wiring Technician | $38,136 | $3,178 | $18.33 | 62,667 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | $60,355 | $5,030 | $29.02 | 48,369 |
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Substation electrician salary trends
The average substation electrician salary has risen by $9,046 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average substation electrician earned $58,860 annually, but today, they earn $67,906 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for substation electricians over the last decade.
Compare substation electrician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average substation electrician salary over time
Compare substation electrician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Substation electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,900 | $32.65 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $67,000 | $32.23 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $65,900 | $31.67 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $64,600 | $31.05 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $62,900 | $30.25 | +1.6% |
Recently added substation electrician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Substation Electrician | North Fort Myers, FL | 06/28/2025 | $105,936 |
| Keys Energy Services | Substation Electrician | Key West, FL | 06/10/2025 | $96,795 |
| Interstate Power & Light Co | Substation Electrician-Journeyman or Apprentice | Clinton, IA | 05/22/2025 | $107,981 |
| Alliant Energy | Substation Electrician-Journeyman or Apprentice | Clinton, IA | 05/21/2025 | $107,981 |
| Xcel Energy | Apprentice Substation Electrician | Eau Claire, WI | 05/14/2025 | $74,485 |
| Northern States Power Co | Apprentice Substation Electrician | Eau Claire, WI | 05/14/2025 | $74,485 |
| PG&E Corporation | Substation Electrician-General Construction, Journey Level (ALL Regions) | San Jose, CA | 05/13/2025 | $143,085 |
| Keys Energy Services | Substation Electrician | Key West, FL | 05/06/2025 | $96,795 |
| Keys Energy Services | Substation Electrician | Key West, FL | 04/28/2025 | $92,621 |
| Northwestern Energy | Apprentice Substation Electrician | Billings, MT | 04/23/2025 | $72,920 |
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