May 2025 OEWS estimate
Electrician Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $75,930, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$75,930
Mean annual salary
$79,650
Employment estimate
16,580
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,930 |
| Mean annual salary | $79,650 |
| 10th percentile | $44,690 |
| 25th percentile | $59,080 |
| 50th percentile | $75,930 |
| 75th percentile | $103,270 |
| 90th percentile | $121,570 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $75,930
- U.S. median
- $63,190
- Difference
- 20.2%
What the data shows
- Electricians in Washington, DC earn 20.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $59,080–$103,270.
- BLS estimates employment at 16,580 workers in this metro area.