Electricians Salary in Georgia
Electricians in Georgia have a median of $58,320 a year, below the national $63,190 (−8%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 21% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee and South Carolina pay more (up to $61,090 in Tennessee) and Florida, North Carolina and Alabama pay less (down to $55,690 in Alabama). Georgia employs 21,650 electricians, 4.43 per 1,000 jobs, the 10th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $17.88 | $22.43 | $28.04 | $36.77 | $40.39 | $29.37 | 21,650 | 4.43 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $37,180 | $46,640 | $58,320 | $76,490 | $84,000 | $61,090 | ||||
| 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
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 10th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.43
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $34.77 | $72,330 | $38,030 | $85,830 | 1,760 | 6.56 | 1.35 |
| Hinesville, GA | $30.69 | $63,840 | $38,300 | $89,110 | 40 | 2.01 | 0.41 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $30.34 | $63,110 | $37,960 | $77,710 | 160 | 2.12 | 0.44 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $28.69 | $59,660 | $37,930 | $108,510 | 860 | 3.72 | 0.76 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $28.31 | $58,880 | $37,680 | $97,010 | 140 | 2.99 | 0.61 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $28.20 | $58,650 | $37,380 | $84,000 | 13,430 | 4.65 | 0.95 |
| Savannah, GA | $28.09 | $58,430 | $38,850 | $84,150 | 650 | 3.26 | 0.67 |
| Gainesville, GA | $28.04 | $58,330 | $40,400 | $77,170 | 310 | 2.99 | 0.61 |
| Dalton, GA | $27.34 | $56,860 | $37,720 | $105,150 | 180 | 2.83 | 0.58 |
| Albany, GA | $27.00 | $56,160 | $36,040 | $79,770 | 300 | 5.18 | 1.06 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $26.11 | $54,320 | $33,710 | $83,560 | 380 | 3.97 | 0.82 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $24.39 | $50,730 | $36,830 | $77,020 | 480 | 4.10 | 0.84 |
| Valdosta, GA | $24.31 | $50,560 | $31,150 | $72,610 | 450 | 8.31 | 1.71 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $23.92 | $49,750 | $36,150 | $82,610 | 390 | 4.06 | 0.83 |
| Rome, GA | $22.86 | $47,550 | $31,940 | $79,400 | 150 | 3.42 | 0.70 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $28.49 | $59,250 | $37,330 | $108,430 | 950 | 4.94 | 1.01 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $28.36 | $59,000 | $37,180 | $78,360 | 790 | 4.22 | 0.87 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $28.25 | $58,770 | $36,130 | $77,220 | 620 | 4.50 | 0.92 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $28.02 | $58,290 | $38,390 | $77,280 | 360 | 4.11 | 0.84 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.04 | $58,320 | 21,650 | 0.91 |
| Alabama | $26.78 | $55,690 | 10,900 | 1.06 |
| Florida | $27.52 | $57,250 | 49,700 | 1.03 |
| North Carolina | $27.31 | $56,800 | 21,640 | 0.90 |
| South Carolina | $28.24 | $58,740 | 8,010 | 0.71 |
| Tennessee | $29.37 | $61,090 | 17,070 | 1.07 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.