Electricians pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,800 or more. The middle half of electricians in Phoenix earn between $48,900 and $77,060.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $61KMedian
- $77K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,380 | $5,365 | $30.95 |
| Median | $61,210 | $5,101 | $29.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,900 | $4,075 | $23.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,060 | $6,422 | $37.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Electricians in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($64,220) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $64,380 | $61,210 | $46,920 | $86,800 | 17,240 |
| Arizona | $64,220 | $61,060 | $45,540 | $89,600 | 21,140 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $64,380, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $52,694 a year, or $4,391 a month and $2,027 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $64,380 buys what about $62,314 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$64,380
- Flagstaff$63,710
- Prescott Valley$62,260
- Tucson$61,560
- Sierra Vista$58,830
- Yuma$58,690
- Lake Havasu City$56,850
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 Phoenix: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Phoenix?
$30.95 an hour on average, and $29.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $52,694 a year ($4,391 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,380.
Do electricians earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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