The salary of a Master Electrician in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Master Electrician in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Master Electrician in the US can go up to $41 and the lowest down to $28, but most earn between $31 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Master Electrician in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $38 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $34 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $31 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Master Electrician with under 1 year experience makes about $68,255. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Master Electrician makes around $68,763. After 2-4 years, the Master Electrician pay rises to about $69,778. Those senior Master Electrician with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $71,300, and those Master Electrician having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $74,061 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Master Electrician | $68,255 |
| Intermediate Level Master Electrician | $68,763 |
| Senior Level Master Electrician | $69,778 |
| Specialist Level Master Electrician | $71,300 |
| Expert Level Master Electrician | $74,061 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Master Electrician is $78,600 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $77,600. While in New Jersey, a Master Electrician earns $77,300 per year.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Master Electrician in San Francisco, CA is $89,000 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $82,600. While a Master Electrician earns $79,500 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Master Electrician salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Master Electrician compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $55,698 in 2023 to about $55,966 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Master Electrician salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $71,300 | 69.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,454 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,995 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,426 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.2% | ||
| Pension | $3,850 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $8,775 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $102,153 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.8% |
| High School | 64.8% |
| Associates | 20.0% |
| Bachelors | 10.3% |
| Masters | 4.1% |
What Am I Worth?
The Master Electrician ensures all work performed meets required safety codes. Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Being a Master Electrician generally required to complete an apprenticeship. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. In addition, Master Electrician typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Typically requires an Electrician's license granted by state. Being a Master Electrician has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Working as a Master Electrician typically requires 5-7 years of related experience.
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