Electrician pay range
State of Washington · class code 608G
- Class code
- 608G
- Salary range
- 54G
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Electrician is $71,136 to $82,440 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 608G.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 54G in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 7 steps, and this class starts at step G rather than at the bottom of the range; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 | $76,608 | $78,504 | $80,496 | $82,440 |
| Monthly | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 | $6,384 | $6,542 | $6,708 | $6,870 |
| Hourly | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 | $36.69 | $37.60 | $38.55 | $39.48 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Perform operating and maintenance work on high voltage distribution systems.
Examples of the work
Splice electric multiple phase power cable of various types; form straight splices, joints for branch lines, and fittings for terminal connections; Conduct preventative maintenance program on transformers and switch gear; Install, connect, operate, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment including power distribution systems, portable engine generators, transformers and switches, and street lighting; Pull, install, test, and repair cable; Operate a variety of hand and power tools; Direct the work of apprentices or helpers as assigned; Drive service truck as required; load and unload materials and supplies; Perform related duties as required.
Minimum qualifications
One year of experience as a journey-level certified electrician. Experience assisting a higher-level electrician conducting high-voltage electrician work. Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
Special requirements
Current Washington State EL01 License/Certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries. Exemptions outlined in statute may be applied but are not required to be. There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Electrician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $15.34 | $27.66 | $31,909 to $57,540 |
| Florida | $34,760 | $55,174 | $34,760 to $55,174 |
| Idaho | $39,543 | $79,086 | $39,543 to $79,086 |
| Louisiana | $40,914 | $73,632 | $40,914 to $73,632 |
| Maryland | $46,279 | $72,989 | $46,279 to $72,989 |
| Minnesota | $73,331 | $85,399 | $73,331 to $85,399 |
| Nebraska | $24.00 | $35.38 | $49,922 to $73,590 |
| New Mexico | $22.62 | $33.93 | $47,050 to $70,574 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.