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Electricians in Washington earn a median of about $95,220 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and several accredited programs train electricians near Edgewood. The state employs roughly 19,380 electricians, a location quotient of 1.12. Most enter the trade through a 6 to 12 month certificate or a registered apprenticeship before sitting the state licensing exam.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 |
| 25th | $49,430 |
| 50th (median) | $63,190 |
| 75th | $83,940 |
| 90th | $108,510 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 818,700 |
| 2034 projected | 896,100 |
| Percent change | +9.5% |
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 |
| 25th | $49,430 |
| 50th (median) | $63,190 |
| 75th | $83,940 |
| 90th | $108,510 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 818,700 |
| 2034 projected | 896,100 |
| Percent change | +9.5% |
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide electrician employment | 19,380 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Statewide mean annual wage | $94,470 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Location quotient (vs. national avg) | 1.12 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Licensing authority | Washington state electrical licensing board | State licensing board |
Electrician licensing in Washington is administered by the state electrical licensing board, which sets the on-the-job training hours, exam, and license classes that apply to workers near Edgewood. A location quotient above 1.0 means the state employs more electricians per job than the national average. Confirm current requirements with the board before you enroll.
Most electricians in Washington follow this pathway:
Hour and exam requirements vary by jurisdiction and license class, so confirm the current rules with the Washington licensing board before you enroll.
Review the statewide guide: Best Electrician Schools in Washington
You can reach the same license through more than one route. A registered apprenticeship pairs paid work with classroom instruction and typically runs 3 to 5 years; trade school or community college certificates (about 6 to 12 months) can shorten the classroom phase and feed into an apprenticeship. Registered apprenticeships are sponsored by groups such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) with the Electrical Training Alliance, Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Confirm exact hour totals with the Washington board, since classroom and on-the-job hour requirements differ by program and license class.
Electrician certificate programs near Edgewood typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many electricians instead enter through a registered apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years. Actual time depends on schedule and prerequisite coursework.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), electricians in Washington earned a median annual wage of about $95,220. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was about $52,170 to $133,950 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
In Washington most electricians complete an approved trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship, log the required on-the-job training hours under a licensed journeyman or master electrician, and then pass the state exam covering the National Electrical Code, safety, and business rules. Confirm current hour and exam requirements with the Washington licensing board before enrolling.
Some electrical theory and code coursework can be completed online, but the trade requires extensive hands-on lab work and supervised field hours, so fully online licensure is not available. Look for hybrid programs that pair online theory with in-person labs near Edgewood.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
