Electricians Salary in Arizona
Electricians in Arizona have a median of $61,060 a year, below the national $63,190 (−3%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 22% more than the median across all occupations in Arizona ($50,060). Among neighbouring states, California, Nevada, Colorado and Utah pay more (up to $76,160 in California) and New Mexico pays less (down to $58,390 in New Mexico). Arizona employs 21,140 electricians, 6.53 per 1,000 jobs, the 12th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.34 means the occupation is more concentrated in Arizona than nationally.
Arizona vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $21.89 | $23.25 | $29.36 | $37.05 | $43.08 | $30.88 | 21,140 | 6.53 | 1.34 |
| Annual | $45,540 | $48,360 | $61,060 | $77,060 | $89,600 | $64,220 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 12th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.34
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.53
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arizona's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arizona
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Arizona publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | $29.49 | $61,330 | $47,300 | $84,110 | 250 | 3.79 | 0.78 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $29.43 | $61,210 | $46,920 | $86,800 | 17,240 | 7.26 | 1.49 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $29.03 | $60,380 | $45,400 | $94,370 | 330 | 4.63 | 0.95 |
| Tucson, AZ | $28.60 | $59,480 | $45,260 | $92,930 | 1,340 | 3.44 | 0.71 |
| Yuma, AZ | $28.28 | $58,830 | $39,330 | $77,960 | 340 | 4.91 | 1.01 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $27.87 | $57,960 | $40,470 | $81,490 | 150 | 4.34 | 0.89 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $26.07 | $54,220 | $43,840 | $77,770 | 390 | 6.89 | 1.41 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $39.96 | $83,130 | $46,510 | $96,250 | 640 | 6.55 | 1.34 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.36 | $61,060 | 21,140 | 1.34 |
| California | $36.62 | $76,160 | 73,310 | 0.83 |
| Colorado | $29.92 | $62,230 | 17,010 | 1.22 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $58,390 | 5,020 | 1.18 |
| Nevada | $35.37 | $73,570 | 8,350 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $62,000 | 11,450 | 1.36 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Arizona wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arizona estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.