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Electricians in District of Columbia earned a median of $78,970 a year ($37.97 an hour) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $63,190; 2,440 were employed there, ranking #7 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $78,970 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $88,860 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $37.97 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $51,950 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $61,240 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $122,050 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $125,790 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 2,440 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.474 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.71 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.