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Electricians in Georgia: what they earn
Electricians in Georgia earned a median $58,320 a year in May 2025, $28.04 an hour. 21,650 people held the job, 4.4 for every 1,000 jobs in the state. That median is 8% below the national figure of $63,190, and Georgia ranks 47 of 51 by pay for this trade.
How to become an electrician in Georgia — license tiers, required hours, exam and fees, sourced from Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. ↓
The full wage spread in Georgia
| Point | Hourly | Annual | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.88 | $37,180 | A tenth of the workforce earns less than this. |
| 25th percentile | $22.43 | $46,640 | A quarter earn less. |
| Median | $28.04 | $58,320 | Half earn less, half earn more. |
| 75th percentile | $36.77 | $76,490 | A quarter earn more. |
| 90th percentile | $40.39 | $84,000 | A tenth earn more than this. |
| Mean | $29.37 | $61,090 | The average. Pulled up by the top earners. |
Annual figures are the hourly rate times 2,080 hours, BLS's full-time year. Overtime is inside the survey's earnings but not separated out.
Georgia against its neighbors on the pay ladder
| # | State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,740 | 8,010 |
| 45 | Texas | $58,570 | 76,770 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $58,390 | 5,020 |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,320 | 21,650 |
| 48 | Florida | $57,250 | 49,700 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $56,800 | 21,640 |
| 50 | Alabama | $55,690 | 10,900 |
The complete ranking is on the Electricians page.
Against the national figure
| Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $58,320 | $63,190 |
| Median hourly | $28.04 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile, annual | $37,180 | $42,640 |
| 90th percentile, annual | $84,000 | $108,510 |
| Employed | 21,650 | 757,220 |
Other trades in Georgia
Plumbers and pipefitters ($57,200) · HVAC technicians ($56,390) · Welders ($48,430) · Truck drivers (CDL) ($57,050)
See all five ranked by pay in Georgia.
How to become an electrician in Georgia
Georgia licenses electrical contractors statewide in two classes — Class I (single-phase up to 200 amps) and Class II (unrestricted) — each requiring four years' experience, age 21, and a passing exam. The licensing authority is Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.
| License | What it takes | Experience | Exam | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class I Electrical Contractor (restricted) | Restricted to single-phase installations up to 200 amps. Be at least 21, document four years' primary electrical experience, and pass the exam (minimum score 70). | — | Class I electrical contractor exam (minimum score 70) | — |
| Class II Electrical Contractor (unrestricted) | Unrestricted electrical contracting. Be at least 21, document four years' primary experience, and pass the exam (minimum score 70). | — | Class II electrical contractor exam (minimum score 70) | — |
Renewal. Biennial, with 4 hours of continuing education.
Licensing sources: GA Rules 121-3 (electrical contractor licensure) (retrieved 2026-09-16) · GA Rules 121-4 (renewal) (retrieved 2026-09-16). Requirements change — confirm with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors before you act.
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Common questions
Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Georgia?
Georgia licenses electrical contractors statewide in two classes — Class I (single-phase up to 200 amps) and Class II (unrestricted) — each requiring four years' experience, age 21, and a passing exam.
What does it cost to get licensed as an electrician in Georgia?
Fees are set by the issuing authority; each tier's fee, where published, is in the table above.
How long does it take to become an electrician in Georgia?
It depends on which credential you need and the training and testing each step takes — the full path is in the table above.
The pay and employment figures above are the May 2025 BLS estimates; the licensing detail is sourced separately from the state authority and dated inline. See how the numbers are built.