Electricians pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,540 or more. The middle half of electricians in Olympia earn between $65,420 and $120,920.
- $49K10th
- $65K25th
- $97KMedian
- $121K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,650 | $7,721 | $44.54 |
| Median | $96,600 | $8,050 | $46.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,420 | $5,452 | $31.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,920 | $10,077 | $58.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Electricians in Olympia earn about the same as the Washington average ($94,470) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +53% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $92,650 | $96,600 | $49,210 | $129,540 | 530 |
| Washington | $94,470 | $95,220 | $52,170 | $133,950 | 19,380 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $92,650, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $74,009 a year, or $6,167 a month and $2,847 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $92,650 buys what about $89,370 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 5th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Mount Vernon pays the most ($103,040).
- Mount Vernon$103,040
- Seattle$99,720
- Kennewick$94,100
- Bellingham$93,760
- Olympia$92,650
- Longview$92,290
- Wenatchee$91,480
- Yakima$87,410
- Spokane$84,780
- Walla Walla$83,750
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 Olympia: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Olympia?
$44.55 an hour on average, and $46.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Olympia?
About $74,009 a year ($6,167 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,650. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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