Washington
Electrician programs in Washington
26 listed electrician programs in Washington, plus BLS pay data for the state and 13 metro areas.
- $94,470Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,170Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $95,220Median pay (state)
- $133,950Top 10% earn over
19,380 jobs in Washington · 26 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $52,170 | $66,630 | $95,220 | $121,530 | $133,950 | $94,470 | 19,380 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,360 | $78,930 | $105,090 | $125,330 | $134,380 | $103,030 | 7,340 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $55,590 | $77,540 | $104,510 | $128,250 | $156,620 | $103,040 | 740 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,690 | $75,610 | $101,780 | $125,950 | $151,290 | $99,720 | 9,750 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48,260 | $70,290 | $99,850 | $120,640 | $125,380 | $94,100 | 1,050 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,530 | $69,430 | $97,590 | $124,960 | $127,180 | $93,760 | 560 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $56,670 | $74,530 | $96,860 | $103,010 | $126,100 | $92,290 | 300 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $49,210 | $65,420 | $96,600 | $120,920 | $129,540 | $92,650 | 530 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $58,010 | $72,860 | $93,560 | $121,890 | $126,620 | $91,480 | 370 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $47,790 | $59,030 | $82,910 | $97,960 | $122,400 | $83,750 | 100 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $59,850 | $62,630 | $80,990 | $95,560 | $104,960 | $81,220 | 1,100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,310 | $61,870 | $79,830 | $100,500 | $122,610 | $84,780 | 1,290 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,360 | $71,070 | $78,630 | $111,380 | $124,700 | $87,410 | 390 |
Programs
Listed programs in Washington
Every electrician program we matched in Washington. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College Electrician | Tacoma, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bates Technical College Electrician | Tacoma, WA | Associate degree | 18 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bellingham Technical College Electrician | Bellingham, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $5,223–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bellingham Technical College Electrician | Bellingham, WA | Associate degree | 32 | $5,223–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bellingham Technical College Electrician | Bellingham, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,223–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Bend Community College Electrician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Bend Community College Electrician | Moses Lake, WA | Associate degree | 7 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Bend Community College Electrician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Big Bend Community College Electrician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Olympic College Electrician | Bremerton, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $4,202–$9,740 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Perry Technical Institute Electrician | Yakima, WA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 82 | $53,635 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Spokane Community College Electrician | Spokane, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,625–$7,073 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Yakima Valley College Electrician | Yakima, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $5,528–$6,113 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| City of Milton & IBEW Local 483 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee | Milton, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Columbia Basin Electrical Training Alliance | Kennewick, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Construction Industry Training Council of Washington - Construction Electrician | Bellevue, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Franklin P.U.D. - Local 77 IBEW Apprenticeship Committee | Pasco, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Gonzaga 06 Electrical Apprenticeship | Spokane, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Greater Spokane Electrical Training Apprenticeship | Spokane, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Inland Empire Electrical Training Trust | Spokane, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Lewis Clark Electrical Training Sponsorship | Clarkston, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Performance Electrical Apprenticeship Committee | Puyallup, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee | Renton, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Southwest Washington Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee | Tacoma, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Titan Electrical Apprenticeship & Training | Yakima, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories 01 Electrician | Pullman, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.