BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Massachusetts 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$79,420/yr median · $38.18/hr
State Median
$79k
vs. National
+$16k
Top 10%
$128k
COL-Adjusted
$61k
Electrician Salary Range in Massachusetts
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Massachusetts, 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
$47k
$46,990/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$79k
$79,420/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$128k
$128,210/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Massachusetts earners makes about $46,990/yr, while the top 10% earn $128,210/yr or more — a range of $81,220. 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 Massachusetts Ranks
Massachusetts ranks #6 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Massachusetts pays $16,230 above the national average.
Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 131 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $60,626/yr in national-average dollar terms. The high cost of living significantly reduces the real value of nominal wages.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Metro | $76,400 | -3.0k |
| Worcester Metro | $64,800 | -14.6k |
| Springfield Metro | $60,400 | -19.0k |
| Providence RI-MA (MA side) | $62,400 | -17.0k |
| Lowell-Lawrence | $66,400 | -13.0k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $18 - $24/hr | $37,000 - $50,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4-5) | $26 - $36/hr | $54,000 - $75,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $33 - $48/hr | $69,000 - $100,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $40 - $56/hr | $83,000 - $116,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $100 - $185/hr billed | $100,000 - $280,000 net |
Massachusetts Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Massachusetts
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 103 (Boston - one of the most active IBEW locals in New England), Local 223 (New Bedford), Local 96 (Worcester), Local 7 (Western MA)
Union share: approximately 32% of electricians in Massachusetts are union.
Union electricians in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the most active states for clean energy electrical work. The state's offshore wind mandate (42 TWh by 2050) is creating significant demand for transmission and grid electrical construction. Boston's biotech and life sciences construction sector (Kendall Square / Seaport) requires hospital-grade and cleanroom electrical specialists. The state's aging housing stock creates consistent residential rewire and panel upgrade work.
Major Employers in Massachusetts
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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.