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Electrician Salary in Columbus, OH

Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from IBEW Local 683, effective June 2025.

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Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.

IBEW Local 683 is the union local for electricians in Columbus. Union apprentices train through the Electrical Trades Center. Ohio prevailing wage law applies to public construction projects.

IBEW Local 683 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$43.00
Effective June 2025
Base wage: $43.00/hr
Benefit contribution: $26.37/hr
Total package: $69.37/hr
Journey-Level Annual
$89,440
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$24,740
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 683 inside wireman journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterElectrical Trades Center (IBEW Local 683 JATC)
Address947 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43212
Phone(614) 463-5282
Websiteibew683.org
Minimum ScoreNot published
Retake Policy90 days per Electrical Training Alliance guidance

Applying to IBEW Local 683?

Check with IBEW Local 683 for its current application requirements, including any aptitude test.

What to expect →

All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$64,700
+$1,510 vs. national
Median Hourly
$31.11
vs. Ohio
-$866
vs. state average
Total Employed
7,210
In this area

All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$64,700
Annual Mean Wage$69,240
Hourly Median Wage$31.11
Hourly Mean Wage$33.29
Total Employed7,210
Area TypeMetropolitan Area
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Up to six other metros in Ohio, nearest first, then metros in other states within 300 miles. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2111). How we build these figures →