Electricians Salary in Massachusetts

Electricians in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $83,370 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($71,250), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electricians average at $81,560 and the median at $79,420 for 17,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,490.

Electricians average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$83,370
Barnstable$78,550
Springfield$75,890
Amherst$73,370
Worcester$73,170
Pittsfield$71,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$83,370	$79,910	$58,300	$63,632	108
Barnstable	$78,550	$78,570	$59,000	$60,482	98
Springfield	$75,890	$77,420	$57,780	$58,744	96
Amherst	$73,370	$76,980	$58,580	$57,097	100
Worcester	$73,170	$75,510	$56,210	$56,967	103
Pittsfield	$71,250	$74,780	$52,660	$55,712	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electricians salary in other states

Electricians salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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