Electricians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,770 or more. The middle half of electricians in Albany earn between $45,240 and $71,330.
- $36K10th
- $45K25th
- $56KMedian
- $71K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,620 | $4,802 | $27.70 |
| Median | $56,160 | $4,680 | $27.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,240 | $3,770 | $21.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,330 | $5,944 | $34.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Electricians in Albany earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($61,090) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $57,620 | $56,160 | $36,040 | $79,770 | 300 |
| Georgia | $61,090 | $58,320 | $37,180 | $84,000 | 21,650 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $57,620, a single filer in Albany takes home about $46,351 a year, or $3,863 a month and $1,783 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $57,620 buys what about $65,724 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 9th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($64,680).
- Hinesville$64,680
- Augusta$63,890
- Brunswick$62,630
- Atlanta$62,020
- Warner Robins$61,720
- Dalton$60,820
- Savannah$59,750
- Gainesville$58,760
- Albany$57,620
- Macon$57,270
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 Albany: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Albany?
$27.70 an hour on average, and $27.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Albany?
About $46,351 a year ($3,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,620.
Do electricians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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