Electricians pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,030 or more. The middle half of electricians in Hagerstown earn between $49,890 and $78,150.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $62KMedian
- $78K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,650 | $5,471 | $31.56 |
| Median | $62,310 | $5,192 | $29.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,890 | $4,158 | $23.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,150 | $6,512 | $37.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Electricians in Hagerstown earn 13% less than the Maryland average ($75,450) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $65,650 | $62,310 | $45,360 | $94,030 | 430 |
| Maryland | $75,450 | $73,490 | $46,450 | $118,370 | 13,690 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $65,650, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $52,023 a year, or $4,335 a month and $2,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $52,812 | $4,401 |
| Working in MD | $52,023 | $4,335 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $65,650 buys what about $69,714 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 3rd of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($72,910).
- Lexington Park$72,910
- Baltimore$72,790
- Hagerstown$65,650
- Salisbury$64,660
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Hagerstown?
$31.56 an hour on average, and $29.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $52,023 a year ($4,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,650. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do electricians earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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