Electricians pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,790 or more. The middle half of electricians in Grand Forks earn between $55,370 and $78,560.
- $45K10th
- $55K25th
- $70KMedian
- $79K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,500 | $5,625 | $32.45 |
| Median | $69,710 | $5,809 | $33.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,370 | $4,614 | $26.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,560 | $6,547 | $37.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Electricians in Grand Forks earn 4% less than the North Dakota average ($70,460) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $67,500 | $69,710 | $44,670 | $94,790 | 350 |
| North Dakota | $70,460 | $65,710 | $46,440 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $67,500, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $56,281 a year, or $4,690 a month and $2,165 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $56,281 | $4,690 |
| Working in MN | $53,250 | $4,437 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $67,500 buys what about $77,888 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($71,440).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Grand Forks?
$32.45 an hour on average, and $33.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $56,281 a year ($4,690 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,500.
Do electricians earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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