BLS OES May 2024
Electrician Salary in Georgia 2026
Updated 17 April 2026
$50,200/yr average · $24.13/hr
State Median
$50k
vs. National
$11k
Top 10%
$79k
COL-Adjusted
$54k
Where Georgia Ranks
Georgia ranks #34 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $61,590 (BLS OES May 2024). Georgia pays $11,390 below the national average.
Georgia's cost-of-living index is 93 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $53,978/yr in national-average dollar terms. The below-average cost of living means electricians here retain more purchasing power than the nominal wage suggests.
Pay by Metro Area
BLS OES May 2024 MSA-level data. Top 5 metropolitan areas in Georgia.
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Metro | $56,400 | ++6.2k |
| Savannah | $50,800 | ++0.6k |
| Augusta | $47,200 | -3.0k |
| Macon | $44,800 | -5.4k |
| Columbus | $43,600 | -6.6k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $13 - $17/hr | $27,000 - $35,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4) | $18 - $23/hr | $37,000 - $48,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $24 - $34/hr | $50,000 - $71,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $30 - $42/hr | $62,000 - $87,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $65 - $130/hr billed | $60,000 - $170,000 net |
Georgia Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Georgia
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 613 (Atlanta), Local 508 (Savannah), Local 1579 (Augusta)
Union share: approximately 10% of electricians in Georgia are union.
Union electricians in Georgia 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 Georgia
Georgia benefits from one of the most active corporate relocation and data center markets in the Southeast. The Atlanta metro is a top-five data center market nationally. Electric vehicle manufacturing (Rivian in Jefferson, Hyundai IONIQ in Savannah) is creating significant industrial electrical demand. Georgia Power's nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle created years of high-voltage electrical employment.
Major Employers in Georgia
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Source: BLS OES May 2024 (47-2111), MERIC 2026 COL Index, IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.