What are the main factors that influence an Electrician I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Electrician 's salary?

An Electrician 's salary grows with experience: an Electrician I (0-1 years)earns $56,285, an Electrician II (1-3 years)earns $65,491, an Electrician III (3-5 years)earns $72,180, an Electrician IV (5-7 years)earns $84,445, an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,009,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrician I?

Electrician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrician I roles are District of Columbia $61,537, California $61,304, Massachusetts $60,487. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrician roles make?

Salaries for Electrician level roles vary by specialization: Electrician IV: $83,386; Aircraft Electrician: $74,053; Master Electrician: $71,300; Senior Electrician: $71,280; Electrician III: $71,275.

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Electrician I Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electrician I make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrician I in Delaware is $56,285 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Electrician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,040
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,149 to $62,438
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,562

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Electrician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,438	$5,203	$1,201	$30
Average	$56,285	$4,690	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$50,149	$4,179	$964	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Electrician I Salaries

An Electrician I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electrician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrician I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Electrician I (0-1 years): $56,285
Electrician II (1-3 years): $65,491
Electrician III (3-5 years): $72,180
Electrician IV (5-7 years): $84,445
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years): $85,009

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrician I	0-1 years	$56,285
Electrician II	1-3 years	$65,491
Electrician III	3-5 years	$72,180
Electrician IV	5-7 years	$84,445
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor	7+ years	$85,009

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How Do Electrician I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electrician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,537.
California: $61,304.
Massachusetts: $60,487.

District of Columbia $61,537 California $61,304 Massachusetts $60,487 Washington $60,264 New Jersey $60,242 Alaska $60,164 Connecticut $59,397 New York $59,086

Hawaii $58,091 Rhode Island $57,624 Maryland $57,308 Minnesota $56,874 Colorado $56,707 Illinois $56,652 Oregon $56,440 Delaware $56,285

New Hampshire $56,187 Virginia $55,968 Pennsylvania $55,329 Nevada $55,007 North Dakota $54,901 Michigan $54,734 Wisconsin $54,673 Vermont $54,551

Texas $54,212 Maine $54,190 Arizona $54,156 Ohio $54,117 Georgia $53,606 Indiana $53,350 Wyoming $53,300 Utah $53,222

Iowa $53,189 Kansas $52,922 Louisiana $52,845 North Carolina $52,817 Missouri $52,806 Florida $52,589 Montana $52,472 Nebraska $52,361

Kentucky $52,300 South Carolina $52,078 Tennessee $51,939 Idaho $51,883 New Mexico $51,477 Oklahoma $51,388 Alabama $51,060 South Dakota $50,510

Arkansas $50,210 West Virginia $50,049 Mississippi $49,565

Top Paying Cities for Electrician Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $58,252
Little Creek: $57,713
Magnolia: $57,952

Lincoln, DE $58,252 Little Creek, DE $57,713 Magnolia, DE $57,952 Milford, DE $58,252 Marydel, DE $57,496 Millsboro, DE $58,252 Millville, DE $58,641 Milton, DE $58,252

Nassau, DE $58,252 Ocean View, DE $58,641 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,641 Seaford, DE $57,641 Selbyville, DE $58,641 Smyrna, DE $57,430 Viola, DE $57,952 Woodside, DE $57,785

Bear, DE $57,007 Newark, DE $57,030 Claymont, DE $57,074 Delaware City, DE $57,030 Hockessin, DE $57,074 Kirkwood, DE $57,030 Middletown, DE $57,313 Montchanin, DE $57,074

New Castle, DE $57,074 Odessa, DE $57,391 Port Penn, DE $56,874 Rockland, DE $57,074 Saint Georges, DE $57,030 Townsend, DE $57,308 Winterthur, DE $57,074 Lewes, DE $58,252

Wilmington, DE $57,074 Dover, DE $57,685 Dover Afb, DE $57,819 Bethany Beach, DE $58,641 Bethel, DE $57,641 Bridgeville, DE $58,252 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,747 Cheswold, DE $57,552

Clayton, DE $57,408 Dagsboro, DE $58,641 Delmar, DE $57,641 Ellendale, DE $58,252 Felton, DE $58,252 Fenwick Island, DE $58,641 Frankford, DE $58,641 Frederica, DE $58,252

Georgetown, DE $58,252 Greenwood, DE $58,252 Harbeson, DE $58,252 Harrington, DE $58,252 Hartly, DE $57,380 Houston, DE $58,252 Kenton, DE $57,408 Laurel, DE $57,641

Yorklyn, DE $57,074

Electrician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrician I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,149

Average $56,285/year

$62,438

$4,179

Average $4,690/month

$5,203

$964

Average $1,082/week

$1,201

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,438	$5,203	$1,201	$30
Average	$56,285	$4,690	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$50,149	$4,179	$964	$24

Electrician I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Electrician I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Electrician II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $65,491 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

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