BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Georgia 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$58,320/yr median · $28.04/hr
State Median
$58k
vs. National
$5k
Top 10%
$84k
COL-Adjusted
$63k
Electrician Salary Range in Georgia
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Georgia, 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
$37k
$37,180/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$58k
$58,320/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$84k
$84,000/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Georgia earners makes about $37,180/yr, while the top 10% earn $84,000/yr or more — a range of $46,820. 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 Georgia Ranks
Georgia ranks #46 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Georgia pays $4,870 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 $62,710/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
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Georgia, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Metro | $56,400 | -1.9k |
| Savannah | $50,800 | -7.5k |
| Augusta | $47,200 | -11.1k |
| Macon | $44,800 | -13.5k |
| Columbus | $43,600 | -14.7k |
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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Related Pages
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.