Electricians pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for electricians is $28.20 an hour ($58,650 a year). About 13,430 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($58,320).
Pay range for electricians in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.97 | $37,380 |
| 25% of workers | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.20 | $58,650 |
| 75% of workers | $37.94 | $78,910 |
| 90% of workers | $40.39 | $84,000 |
Electricians pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | $63,840 | 40 |
| Warner Robins | $63,110 | 160 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $59,660 | 860 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $58,880 | 140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page) | $58,650 | 13,430 |
| Savannah | $58,430 | 650 |
| Gainesville | $58,330 | 310 |
| Dalton | $56,860 | 180 |
| Albany | $56,160 | 300 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $54,320 | 380 |
| Columbus | $50,730 | 480 |
| Valdosta | $50,560 | 450 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $49,750 | 390 |
| Rome | $47,550 | 150 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)
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