Electrician salary in Massachusetts
Median $38.18 an hour for 17,810 electricians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Electrician pay in Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states for median electrician pay, and 12th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.09). 17,810 electricians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.59 – $27.82 | $46,990 – $57,860 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.82 – $48.31 | $57,860 – $100,480 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $48.31 – $61.64 | $100,480 – $128,210 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Electrician pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $22.71 | $38.42 | $35.48 | $62.17 | 13,410 | 1% above |
| Barnstable | $21.75 | $37.78 | $38.39 | $56.12 | 470 | 1% below |
| Springfield | $22.62 | $37.22 | $38.73 | $52.54 | 860 | 3% below |
| Amherst | $19.63 | $37.01 | $36.94 | $47.33 | 240 | 3% below |
| Worcester | $22.30 | $36.30 | $35.41 | $48.19 | 1,580 | 5% below |
| Pittsfield | $22.02 | $35.95 | $37.80 | $48.72 | 320 | 6% below |
| Providence | $20.56 | $35.57 | $34.94 | $49.44 | 3,560 | 7% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Electrician wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.99 | $42.49 | $19.13 | 12,210 |
| 2000 | $22.85 | $42.72 | $19.29 | 13,470 |
| 2001 | $23.01 | $41.83 | $19.60 | 14,590 |
| 2002 | $23.86 | $42.70 | $19.90 | 13,340 |
| 2003 | $23.86 | $41.75 | $20.04 | 12,290 |
| 2004 | $25.44 | $43.36 | $20.33 | 12,760 |
| 2005 | $24.19 | $39.88 | $20.57 | 12,930 |
| 2006 | $25.11 | $40.10 | $20.97 | 13,300 |
| 2007 | $25.71 | $39.92 | $21.53 | 12,670 |
| 2008 | $27.37 | $40.93 | $22.32 | 12,280 |
| 2009 | $27.66 | $41.51 | $22.68 | 11,410 |
| 2010 | $28.08 | $41.46 | $23.20 | 10,790 |
| 2011 | $28.22 | $40.39 | $23.71 | 11,420 |
| 2012 | $28.57 | $40.06 | $23.96 | 12,290 |
| 2013 | $28.85 | $39.87 | $24.28 | 14,090 |
| 2014 | $29.30 | $39.85 | $24.57 | 14,310 |
| 2015 | $30.19 | $41.01 | $24.94 | 14,910 |
| 2016 | $30.71 | $41.19 | $25.35 | 15,320 |
| 2017 | $30.30 | $39.80 | $26.01 | 15,820 |
| 2018 | $31.02 | $39.77 | $26.53 | 16,440 |
| 2019 | $32.73 | $41.22 | $27.01 | 16,350 |
| 2020 | $33.22 | $41.32 | $27.36 | 15,500 |
| 2021 | $36.53 | $43.40 | $28.87 | 17,160 |
| 2022 | $38.34 | $42.18 | $28.96 | 17,840 |
| 2023 | $39.02 | $41.23 | $29.61 | 19,140 |
| 2024 | $39.48 | $40.52 | $29.98 | 16,570 |
| 2025 | $38.18 | $38.18 | $30.38 | 17,810 |
In today's dollars, the median electrician wage in Massachusetts changed by -6.9% over the last ten years of data and by -7.4% since 2019.
Are there more electrician jobs in Massachusetts?
Since 1999, the number of electricians counted in Massachusetts has changed by +45.9%, against +23.7% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +8.9%.
Table
| Year | Massachusetts jobs | Massachusetts index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12,210 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 13,470 | 110 | 105 |
| 2001 | 14,590 | 120 | 102 |
| 2002 | 13,340 | 109 | 97 |
| 2003 | 12,290 | 101 | 95 |
| 2004 | 12,760 | 104 | 95 |
| 2005 | 12,930 | 106 | 99 |
| 2006 | 13,300 | 109 | 101 |
| 2007 | 12,670 | 104 | 102 |
| 2008 | 12,280 | 101 | 103 |
| 2009 | 11,410 | 93 | 95 |
| 2010 | 10,790 | 88 | 84 |
| 2011 | 11,420 | 94 | 84 |
| 2012 | 12,290 | 101 | 85 |
| 2013 | 14,090 | 115 | 89 |
| 2014 | 14,310 | 117 | 93 |
| 2015 | 14,910 | 122 | 97 |
| 2016 | 15,320 | 126 | 99 |
| 2017 | 15,820 | 130 | 103 |
| 2018 | 16,440 | 135 | 107 |
| 2019 | 16,350 | 134 | 112 |
| 2020 | 15,500 | 127 | 107 |
| 2021 | 17,160 | 140 | 106 |
| 2022 | 17,840 | 146 | 113 |
| 2023 | 19,140 | 157 | 116 |
| 2024 | 16,570 | 136 | 121 |
| 2025 | 17,810 | 146 | 124 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for electricians in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects the number of electricians in the state to change by +11.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 17,570 to 19,610, with about 1,790 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.2% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 17,810 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for electricians in Massachusetts
On federally funded construction in Massachusetts, contractors must pay electricians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 14 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $84.36 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $38.18.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Bristol | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Dukes | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Essex | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Middlesex | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Nantucket | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Norfolk | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Suffolk | Union ELEC0096-001 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260001 |
| Worcester | Union ELEC0096-003 2025-09-07 | $48.16 | $36.20 | $84.36 | MA20260013 |
| Berkshire | Union ELEC0007-002 2025-06-29 | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | MA20260003 |
| Franklin | Union ELEC0007-002 2025-06-29 | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | MA20260003 |
| Hampden | Union ELEC0007-002 2025-06-29 | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | MA20260003 |
| Hampshire | Union ELEC0007-002 2025-06-29 | $52.16 | $29.56 | $81.72 | MA20260003 |
| Plymouth | Union ELEC0223-004 2024-09-01 | $50.02 | $31.05 | $81.07 | MA20260012 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Massachusetts prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Massachusetts?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at electrical contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just electricians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 14 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 92,697 in 2015 to 113,325 in 2025, +22.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 102 | 1,719 | $125,879 | $2,421 |
| Norfolk County | 270 | 3,794 | $115,678 | $2,225 |
| Plymouth County | 255 | 3,101 | $104,676 | $2,013 |
| Middlesex County | 596 | 6,744 | $103,316 | $1,987 |
| Essex County | 295 | 2,175 | $97,663 | $1,878 |
| Hampden County | 118 | 1,405 | $96,841 | $1,862 |
| Worcester County | 312 | 2,117 | $94,340 | $1,814 |
| Bristol County | 232 | 1,855 | $90,692 | $1,744 |
| Berkshire County | 76 | 477 | $83,170 | $1,599 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do electricians make in Massachusetts?
The median electrician in Massachusetts earned $38.18 an hour ($79,420 a year) in May 2025, 26% above the national median of $30.38. The middle half earn $27.82–$48.31; the top 10% earn more than $61.64.
Where does Massachusetts rank for electrician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states for electrician pay, with a median of $38.18 an hour, and 12th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union electrician rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for electricians in 14 counties, with a typical package of $84.36 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many electricians work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted 17,810 electricians in Massachusetts in May 2025, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.01; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is electrician work growing in Massachusetts?
The BLS employer survey count of electricians in Massachusetts went from 14,910 in 2015 to 17,810 in 2025, +19.5%, and +8.9% since 2019. Massachusetts's labor market agency projects +11.6% growth for electricians between 2024 and 2034, from 17,570 to 19,610 jobs.
How many electrician openings a year are there in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects about 1,790 openings a year for electricians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 72,700 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts and metro areas, SOC 47-2111. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.