Electricians pay range in Wenatchee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,620 or more. The middle half of electricians in Wenatchee earn between $72,860 and $121,890.
- $58K10th
- $73K25th
- $94KMedian
- $122K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,480 | $7,623 | $43.98 |
| Median | $93,560 | $7,797 | $44.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,860 | $6,072 | $35.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,890 | $10,158 | $58.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Wenatchee vs. Washington and the U.S.
Electricians in Wenatchee earn 3% less than the Washington average ($94,470) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +48% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | $91,480 | $93,560 | $58,010 | $126,620 | 370 |
| Washington | $94,470 | $95,220 | $52,170 | $133,950 | 19,380 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Wenatchee
On the average salary of $91,480, a single filer in Wenatchee takes home about $73,186 a year, or $6,099 a month and $2,815 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Wenatchee a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wenatchee area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.9), so the average $91,480 buys what about $88,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Wenatchee ($49,290). A typical home costs $523,629, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Washington cities
Wenatchee ranks 7th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Mount Vernon pays the most ($103,040).
- Mount Vernon$103,040
- Seattle$99,720
- Kennewick$94,100
- Bellingham$93,760
- Olympia$92,650
- Longview$92,290
- Wenatchee$91,480
- Yakima$87,410
- Spokane$84,780
- Walla Walla$83,750
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Wenatchee: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Wenatchee?
$43.98 an hour on average, and $44.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Wenatchee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Wenatchee?
About $73,186 a year ($6,099 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,480. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do electricians earn more in Wenatchee than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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; area Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA (48300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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