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How much do electricians make in Baltimore, MD in 2026?

Government wage survey, BLS OEWS May 2025. Updated June 2026.

In 2026, electricians in Baltimore, MD earn a median of $65,590 per year ($31.54/hr), according to BLS OEWS (May 2025). That is about $7,900 below the Maryland statewide median. Last updated June 2026.

Median pay (50th pct)

$65,590/yr

Half of Baltimore, MD electricians earn between $56,080 and $91,930 per year.

$56,080/yr$65,590/yr$91,930/yr

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

Electrician pay in Baltimore, MD: key numbers
Median pay$65,590/yr ($31.54/hr)
Pay range (25th–75th percentile)$56,080 – $91,930/yr
Vs Maryland statewide median-$7,900/yr
Electricians employed in this metro6,930
Job concentration vs national1.05×
SourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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Electrician pay in Baltimore, MD vs Maryland

The median electrician wage in Baltimore, MD is $65,590/yr (BLS OEWS May 2025). The Maryland statewide median is $73,490/yr (BLS OEWS May 2025) , so this metro runs about $7,900/yr below the state figure. See the full Maryland page

  • 6,930 electricians employed in this metro (BLS May 2025).
  • Job concentration: 1.05× the national average for this trade (more concentrated here).

About this data

Metro wages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS metropolitan program (May 2025), the authoritative public source for occupational pay, reported here for the Baltimore, MD metro area. We don't hold union scales or member submissions at metro level yet, so this page shows BLS metro data only; each figure is labeled with its source.

Electrician pay in Baltimore, MD: FAQ

What is the median electrician salary in Baltimore, MD?
The median electrician wage in Baltimore, MD is $65,590 a year, or about $31.54 an hour (BLS OEWS May 2025).
What is the pay range for electricians in Baltimore, MD?
In Baltimore, MD, electricians earn from $56,080 (25th percentile) to $91,930 (75th percentile) a year, with a median of $65,590 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Does Baltimore, MD pay more than the Maryland average for electricians?
The Baltimore, MD median of $65,590 runs about $7,900 a year below the Maryland statewide median of $73,490 (BLS OEWS).
How much do electricians make an hour in Baltimore, MD?
The median electrician in Baltimore, MD earns about $31.53/hr, based on the $65,590/yr median (BLS OEWS May 2025, at 2,080 hours a year). Overtime and union scale can run higher.
How much do electricians make a month in Baltimore, MD?
That is about $5,466/mo before taxes, from the $65,590/yr median (BLS OEWS May 2025).

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