About 17,240 electrician work in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
Bottom 10% earn under$46,920about $22.56 an hour
Bottom quarter under$48,900about $23.51 an hour
Middle (median)$61,210about $29.43 an hour
Top quarter over$77,060about $37.05 an hour
Top 10% over$86,800about $41.73 an hour
Yearly wages for electricians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, BLS OEWS, May 2025. Hourly figures divide by 2,080 hours. New workers usually start near or below the bottom-quarter line.
| Phoenix area | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| People employed | 17,240 | 757,220 |
| Bottom 10%% | $46,920 | $42,640 |
| Bottom quarter | $48,900 | $49,430 |
| Median (middle) | $61,210 | $63,190 |
| Top quarter | $77,060 | $83,940 |
| Top 10%% | $86,800 | $108,510 |
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Straight answers
How much do electrician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median works out to about $29.43 an hour. The top 10 percent earn more than about $41.73 an hour.
How does electrician pay in Phoenix compare to the national average?
The median in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area is $61,210, which is about 3% below the national median of $63,190.
How many electrician work in Phoenix?
BLS counts about 17,240 electrician in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area as of May 2025.
What does the bottom 10 percent of electrician earn in Phoenix?
The bottom 10 percent earn under $46,920 a year, which is about $22.56 an hour.