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Electrician Salary in Georgia (2026)
$28.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,636/year ($3,886/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,650 Electrician jobs in Georgia (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Electrician salary of $58,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,636 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,461 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,404 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,636 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Georgia?
- The median Electrician salary in Georgia is $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,640 and $76,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $58,320, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $46,636 per year ($3,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 21,650 Electrician jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.