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BLS OEWS May 2025

Electrician Salary in Arizona 2026

Updated 22 June 2026

$61,060/yr median · $29.36/hr

State Median

$61k

vs. National

$2k

Top 10%

$90k

COL-Adjusted

$60k

Electrician Salary Range in Arizona

The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Arizona, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).

10th percentile

$46k

$45,540/yr

Lowest-paid 10%

Median (50th)

$61k

$61,060/yr

Typical electrician

90th percentile

$90k

$89,600/yr

Highest-paid 10%

$45,540$61,060 median$89,600

An electrician in the bottom 10% of Arizona earners makes about $45,540/yr, while the top 10% earn $89,600/yr or more — a range of $44,060. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.

Where Arizona Ranks

Arizona ranks #37 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Arizona pays $2,130 below the national average.

Arizona's cost-of-living index is 102 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $59,863/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.

Pay by Metro Area

Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Arizona, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).

Metro AreaMedian Annualvs. State Avg
Phoenix Metro$62,400+1.3k
Tucson Metro$54,800-6.3k
Mesa$60,800-0.3k
Scottsdale$64,400+3.3k
Flagstaff$52,800-8.3k

Pay by Experience Level

LevelHourlyAnnual
Apprentice (Year 1)$15 - $19/hr$31,000 - $40,000
Apprentice (Year 4)$22 - $28/hr$46,000 - $58,000
Journeyman (Employee)$27 - $38/hr$56,000 - $79,000
Master Electrician (Employee)$33 - $46/hr$69,000 - $96,000
Self-Employed Contractor$75 - $140/hr billed$70,000 - $190,000 net

Arizona Licensing Requirements

Licensing AuthorityArizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC)
Journeyman RequirementArizona does not issue a state journeyman electrician license. Workers train as apprentices through registered programs (IEC Arizona, IBEW-NECA JATC) and gain experience under licensed contractors.
Master RequirementC-11 Electrical (Commercial) or CR-11 Electrical (Residential) Contractor license: 4 years of practical trade experience + pass the Business Management and the Trade exams (administered by Prometric on behalf of AZ ROC). Bond and insurance required.
Fee$300 application + $80 exam fee per exam; $480 initial 2-year license fee for the C-11
ReciprocityLimited; bilateral agreements with Nevada and Utah (verify current list with AZ ROC)

See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing

Union Presence in Arizona

IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 640 (Phoenix - state's largest), Local 570 (Tucson), Local 769 (Yuma area), Local 387 (Camp Verde)

Union share: approximately 11% of electricians in Arizona are union.

Union electricians in Arizona typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.

Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis

Job Outlook in Arizona

Arizona electricians have one of the strongest near-term demand profiles in the country, driven by the TSMC Phoenix (north Phoenix Sonoran Desert) semiconductor fab cluster. TSMC's first three fabs alone represent a multi-year peak in electrical demand. Intel's Chandler campus expansion adds to industrial demand. Phoenix new-build housing remains active, and large-scale utility solar (Arizona Public Service generation portfolio) continues to grow.

Major Employers in Arizona

Arizona Public Service (APS)Salt River Project (SRP)Sundt Construction (electrical subs)Rosendin Electric (Phoenix office)Wilson Electric (state's largest electrical contractor)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do electricians make in Arizona?
Electricians in Arizona earn a median of $61,060/yr ($29.36/hr) per BLS OEWS May 2025. Apprentices start at around $36,000/yr and top-earning master electricians and self-employed contractors can exceed $89,600/yr (these apprentice and top-end figures are estimates, not BLS).
What is the salary range for electricians in Arizona?
BLS OEWS May 2025 puts the wage range at $45,540/yr (10th percentile, lowest-paid 10%) to $89,600/yr (90th percentile, highest-paid 10%), with a median of $61,060/yr — a spread of $44,060.
How does Arizona rank for electrician pay?
Arizona ranks #37 nationally for electrician median wages. After cost-of-living adjustment (MERIC index 102), the real purchasing power is $59,863/yr.
Do I need a license to work as an electrician in Arizona?
Arizona does not issue a state journeyman electrician license. Workers train as apprentices through registered programs (IEC Arizona, IBEW-NECA JATC) and gain experience under licensed contractors.. For master level: C-11 Electrical (Commercial) or CR-11 Electrical (Residential) Contractor license: 4 years of practical trade experience + pass the Business Management and the Trade exams (administered by Prometric on behalf of AZ ROC). Bond and insurance required..
Are union electricians better paid in Arizona?
Yes. IBEW Local 640 (Phoenix - state's largest), Local 570 (Tucson), Local 769 (Yuma area), Local 387 (Camp Verde) operate in Arizona, with approximately 11% of electricians in Arizona are union. Union electricians earn 20-35% more in total compensation when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
What is the job outlook for electricians in Arizona?
Arizona electricians have one of the strongest near-term demand profiles in the country, driven by the TSMC Phoenix (north Phoenix Sonoran Desert) semiconductor fab cluster. TSMC's first three fabs alone represent a multi-year peak in electrical demand. Intel's Chandler campus expansion adds to industrial demand. Phoenix new-build housing remains active, and large-scale utility solar (Arizona Public Service generation portfolio) continues to grow.

Related Pages

All StatesLicensing RequirementsJourneyman SalaryMaster Electrician SalaryUnion vs Non-Union

State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.

Updated 2026-04-27