Electrician salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for electricians and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $74,496 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $95,220 | $74,496 | $6,208 | 19,380 |
| Illinois | $99,560 | $74,087 | $6,174 | 23,120 |
| Alaska | $89,440 | $71,751 | $5,979 | 1,870 |
| Wyoming | $76,120 | $62,380 | $5,198 | 2,960 |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | $60,686 | $5,057 | 17,810 |
| Nevada | $73,570 | $60,587 | $5,049 | 8,350 |
| New York | $78,750 | $60,171 | $5,014 | 40,130 |
| New Jersey | $77,250 | $59,643 | $4,970 | 13,520 |
| Michigan | $76,270 | $59,495 | $4,958 | 23,530 |
| California | $76,160 | $58,264 | $4,855 | 73,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,600 | $54,311 | $4,526 | 22,730 |
| New Hampshire | $62,840 | $52,672 | $4,389 | 3,330 |
| Ohio | $64,700 | $52,613 | $4,384 | 28,950 |
| South Dakota | $61,390 | $51,507 | $4,292 | 2,980 |
| Tennessee | $61,090 | $51,266 | $4,272 | 17,070 |
| Virginia | $62,900 | $49,917 | $4,160 | 23,630 |
| Texas | $58,570 | $49,241 | $4,103 | 76,770 |
| Florida | $57,250 | $48,180 | $4,015 | 49,700 |
| Georgia | $58,320 | $46,878 | $3,907 | 21,650 |
| North Carolina | $56,800 | $46,025 | $3,835 | 21,640 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.