How Much Does a Industrial Electrician Make? (2024)
Electrical · SOC Code 49-2094 · 4-year apprenticeship
The average industrial electrician earns $69,958 per year ($34/hour) as of 2024, according to BLS data. Yearly income ranges from $48,960 to $106,960 depending on city, with entry-level workers earning about $77,550 and top earners making $114,550+.
Yes — top-decile industrial electricians clear $100K in 12 of 29 metros
The 90th-percentile industrial electrician in Seattle, WA earns $114,550 per year ($55/hour). Reaching that tier typically takes journeyman-to-master progression plus union membership, specialization, or running a small contracting business. Median industrial electrician pay nationally is $69,958 — the $100K mark is the high-earner ceiling, not the middle.
National Salary Range
Industrial Electrician salaries range from $48,960 to $106,960 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Industrial Electrician Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $106,960 | $77,550 – $114,550 | $71,785 | B | 850 |
| Portland, OR | $94,090 | $62,140 – $148,130 | $72,377 | B | 240 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,150 | $49,920 – $139,970 | $48,500 | C | 510 |
| New York, NY | $91,450 | $58,040 – $103,440 | $48,904 | C | 1,210 |
| Houston, TX | $83,360 | $50,600 – $116,270 | $86,833 | B | 3,530 |
| New Orleans, LA | $79,890 | $62,200 – $117,140 | $84,095 | B | 70 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,640 | $48,580 – $91,400 | $75,132 | B | 820 |
| Boston, MA | $79,020 | $46,130 – $107,500 | $51,987 | C | 580 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,060 | $44,030 – $103,150 | $66,139 | B | 1,150 |
| Denver, CO | $75,680 | $53,150 – $104,560 | $59,125 | C | 770 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,220 | $51,720 – $98,300 | $73,029 | B | 340 |
| Charlotte, NC | $73,670 | $59,530 – $97,190 | $75,173 | B | 400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,190 | $44,040 – $86,780 | $66,217 | B | 1,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,980 | $44,990 – $99,370 | $75,533 | B | 810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,320 | $45,230 – $119,240 | $40,554 | C | 1,770 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,220 | $41,090 – $105,840 | $63,941 | B | 2,130 |
| Raleigh, NC | $64,680 | $49,600 – $83,040 | $64,680 | B | 250 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,430 | $37,960 – $87,810 | $71,270 | B | 660 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,300 | $39,040 – $85,150 | $69,560 | B | 280 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,050 | $44,040 – $99,740 | $60,243 | C | 320 |
| Miami, FL | $61,880 | $41,150 – $77,990 | $50,721 | C | 1,050 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,420 | $40,220 – $94,330 | $66,761 | B | 440 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,420 | $38,920 – $109,710 | $56,467 | C | 380 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $57,080 | $44,980 – $77,310 | $59,458 | C | 330 |
| Kansas City, MO | $53,470 | $37,730 – $89,960 | $56,883 | C | 230 |
| Tampa, FL | $53,050 | $40,040 – $83,950 | $52,525 | C | 650 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,260 | $37,840 – $99,910 | $56,956 | C | 260 |
| Columbus, OH | $49,870 | $40,080 – $79,910 | $53,624 | C | 440 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $48,960 | $45,420 – $83,930 | $47,077 | C | 220 |
About Industrial Electrician Pay
Industrial Electricians earn a national median salary of $69,958 based on 2024 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is Seattle at $106,960 median, while Salt Lake City offers the lowest at $48,960.
Becoming a industrial electrician typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $77,550, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $114,550 or more. With 11% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing faster than average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The average industrial electrician salary is $69,958 per year ($34/hour) based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Average yearly income ranges from $48,960 to $106,960 depending on city, experience, and union status.
Industrial Electricians earn an average hourly wage of $34/hour based on a 2,080-hour work year. Entry-level (10th percentile) hourly pay is about $37/hour, while top earners (90th percentile) make $55/hour or more.
Seattle offers the highest median pay for industrial electricians at $106,960. However, cost of living matters, the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of B and 11% wage growth over 5 years, industrial electrician is growing faster than many occupations. There are approximately 21,950 jobs nationwide across 29 metro areas.
Becoming a industrial electrician typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Entry-level pay starts around $77,550 (10th percentile).
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.
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