Georgia
Electrician pay in Georgia
What electricians earn in Georgia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 59 listed training programs.
- $61,090Average pay (state)
- $37,180Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,320Median pay (state)
- $84,000Top 10% earn over
21,650 jobs in Georgia · 59 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Georgia
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $37,180 | $46,640 | $58,320 | $76,490 | $84,000 | $61,090 | 21,650 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $38,030 | $49,240 | $72,330 | $77,360 | $85,830 | $66,050 | 1,760 |
| Hinesville, GA | $38,300 | $55,200 | $63,840 | $72,070 | $89,110 | $64,680 | 40 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,960 | $46,800 | $63,110 | $70,640 | $77,710 | $61,720 | 160 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $37,930 | $47,790 | $59,660 | $75,500 | $108,510 | $63,890 | 860 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $37,680 | $47,710 | $58,880 | $76,320 | $97,010 | $62,630 | 140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $37,380 | $46,820 | $58,650 | $78,910 | $84,000 | $62,020 | 13,430 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,850 | $47,510 | $58,430 | $65,790 | $84,150 | $59,750 | 650 |
| Gainesville, GA | $40,400 | $47,370 | $58,330 | $62,510 | $77,170 | $58,760 | 310 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,720 | $45,740 | $56,860 | $70,180 | $105,150 | $60,820 | 180 |
| Albany, GA | $36,040 | $45,240 | $56,160 | $71,330 | $79,770 | $57,620 | 300 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $33,710 | $41,920 | $54,320 | $70,840 | $83,560 | $57,270 | 380 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $36,830 | $40,750 | $50,730 | $62,320 | $77,020 | $54,000 | 480 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Georgia
We matched 59 programs in Georgia: 50 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 9 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical College Electrician | Albany, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Albany Technical College Electrician | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Athens Technical College Electrician | Athens, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Athens Technical College Electrician | Athens, GA | Associate degree | 4 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Athens Technical College Electrician | Athens, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 47 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Atlanta Technical College Electrician | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Atlanta Technical College Electrician | Atlanta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $3,382–$5,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Augusta Technical College Electrician | Augusta, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Augusta Technical College Electrician | Augusta, GA | Associate degree | 9 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Augusta Technical College Electrician | Augusta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 94 | $4,282–$7,492 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.