Electricians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,320 or more. The middle half of electricians in Boston earn between $58,300 and $102,160.
- $47K10th
- $58K25th
- $80KMedian
- $102K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,370 | $6,948 | $40.08 |
| Median | $79,910 | $6,659 | $38.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,300 | $4,858 | $28.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,160 | $8,513 | $49.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Electricians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($81,560) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $83,370 | $79,910 | $47,240 | $129,320 | 13,410 |
| Massachusetts | $81,560 | $79,420 | $46,990 | $128,210 | 17,810 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $83,370, a single filer in Boston takes home about $63,632 a year, or $5,303 a month and $2,447 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $67,481 | $5,623 |
| Working in MA | $63,632 | $5,303 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $83,370 buys what about $77,005 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$83,370
- Barnstable$78,550
- Springfield$75,890
- Amherst$73,370
- Worcester$73,170
- Pittsfield$71,250
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 Boston: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Boston?
$40.08 an hour on average, and $38.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Boston?
About $63,632 a year ($5,303 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,370. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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