Electricians Salary in Ohio
The median for electricians in Ohio is $64,700 a year, somewhat above the national $63,190 (+2%); the state ranks 27th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia pay more (up to $76,270 in Michigan) and Kentucky pays less (down to $59,720 in Kentucky). Ohio employs 28,950 electricians, 5.22 per 1,000 jobs, the 5th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $19.59 | $24.10 | $31.11 | $38.70 | $47.73 | $33.09 | 28,950 | 5.22 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $40,750 | $50,120 | $64,700 | $80,500 | $99,280 | $68,840 | ||||
| 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
- 27th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 5th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.22
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | $37.19 | $77,360 | $46,360 | $123,170 | 1,360 | 4.27 | 0.88 |
| Lima, OH | $36.35 | $75,600 | $39,480 | $95,400 | 250 | 5.06 | 1.04 |
| Toledo, OH | $35.92 | $74,710 | $46,080 | $102,000 | 1,660 | 5.68 | 1.17 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34.07 | $70,860 | $41,090 | $100,330 | 4,420 | 4.29 | 0.88 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $33.08 | $68,810 | $44,700 | $101,630 | 260 | 7.17 | 1.47 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $32.20 | $66,970 | $44,220 | $95,430 | 350 | 6.04 | 1.24 |
| Columbus, OH | $31.11 | $64,700 | $46,090 | $94,410 | 7,210 | 6.52 | 1.34 |
| Sandusky, OH | $30.80 | $64,060 | $42,210 | $102,680 | 260 | 5.24 | 1.08 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $30.59 | $63,620 | $37,900 | $96,600 | 870 | 6.22 | 1.28 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30.53 | $63,490 | $38,530 | $98,260 | 5,640 | 5.12 | 1.05 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $29.75 | $61,870 | $38,920 | $98,230 | 1,920 | 5.16 | 1.06 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $29.48 | $61,320 | $37,650 | $80,560 | 640 | 3.93 | 0.81 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28.71 | $59,720 | $39,780 | $78,620 | 150 | 3.09 | 0.63 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $28.64 | $59,570 | $36,570 | $90,300 | 830 | 5.16 | 1.06 |
| Springfield, OH | $28.06 | $58,370 | $42,330 | $82,520 | 130 | 2.94 | 0.60 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $32.14 | $66,860 | $41,200 | $93,740 | 450 | 3.27 | 0.67 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $31.22 | $64,930 | $43,770 | $95,860 | 1,320 | 5.30 | 1.09 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $30.33 | $63,080 | $40,860 | $93,320 | 1,170 | 4.75 | 0.98 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $30.08 | $62,560 | $37,530 | $98,520 | 520 | 3.19 | 0.65 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $31.11 | $64,700 | 28,950 | 1.07 |
| Indiana | $32.93 | $68,490 | 19,020 | 1.22 |
| Kentucky | $28.71 | $59,720 | 11,030 | 1.13 |
| Michigan | $36.67 | $76,270 | 23,530 | 1.10 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 | 0.77 |
| West Virginia | $31.16 | $64,810 | 4,290 | 1.25 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.