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BLS OES May 2024

Electrician Salary in Arizona 2026

Updated 17 April 2026

$58,600/yr average · $28.17/hr

State Median

$59k

vs. National

$3k

Top 10%

$90k

COL-Adjusted

$57k

Where Arizona Ranks

Arizona ranks #16 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $61,590 (BLS OES May 2024). Arizona pays $2,990 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 $57,451/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.

Pay by Metro Area

BLS OES May 2024 MSA-level data. Top 5 metropolitan areas in Arizona.

Metro AreaMedian Annualvs. State Avg
Phoenix Metro$62,400++3.8k
Tucson Metro$54,800-3.8k
Mesa$60,800++2.2k
Scottsdale$64,400++5.8k
Flagstaff$52,800-5.8k

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 $58,600/yr ($28.17/hr) on average per BLS OES May 2024. Apprentices start at around $36,000/yr. Top-earning master electricians and self-employed contractors can exceed $90,400/yr.
How does Arizona rank for electrician pay?
Arizona ranks #16 nationally for electrician median wages. After cost-of-living adjustment (MERIC index 102), the real purchasing power is $57,451/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

Source: BLS OES May 2024 (47-2111), MERIC 2026 COL Index, IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.

Updated 2026-04-27