Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Electrician's pay go, state by state?
A Electrician's pay leaves the most room in Illinois — about $6,181/mo take-home against $1,246/mo typical rent — and the least in Florida.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $6,181/mo | $1,246/mo | 20% |
| Oregon | $5,770/mo | $1,431/mo | 25% |
| Hawaii | $6,029/mo | $1,927/mo | 32% |
| North Dakota | $4,948/mo | $911/mo | 18% |
| Alaska | $5,340/mo | $1,361/mo | 25% |
| Minnesota | $5,073/mo | $1,230/mo | 24% |
| Wisconsin | $4,853/mo | $1,033/mo | 21% |
| Washington | $5,331/mo | $1,641/mo | 31% |
| Massachusetts | $5,276/mo | $1,716/mo | 33% |
| New York | $5,033/mo | $1,621/mo | 32% |
| Indiana | $4,425/mo | $1,022/mo | 23% |
| District of Columbia | $5,169/mo | $1,900/mo | 37% |
| West Virginia | $4,102/mo | $848/mo | 21% |
| Wyoming | $4,189/mo | $979/mo | 23% |
| Iowa | $4,139/mo | $932/mo | 23% |
| Montana | $4,198/mo | $1,031/mo | 25% |
| Connecticut | $4,648/mo | $1,483/mo | 32% |
| Ohio | $4,119/mo | $986/mo | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | $4,271/mo | $1,176/mo | 28% |
| Missouri | $4,072/mo | $997/mo | 24% |
| California | $5,036/mo | $1,969/mo | 39% |
| Michigan | $4,094/mo | $1,072/mo | 26% |
| Rhode Island | $4,306/mo | $1,289/mo | 30% |
| Maine | $4,028/mo | $1,104/mo | 27% |
| Mississippi | $3,808/mo | $933/mo | 25% |
| Kansas | $3,892/mo | $1,025/mo | 26% |
| Nebraska | $3,878/mo | $1,017/mo | 26% |
| South Dakota | $3,754/mo | $910/mo | 24% |
| Louisiana | $3,852/mo | $1,028/mo | 27% |
| Kentucky | $3,714/mo | $918/mo | 25% |
| Oklahoma | $3,754/mo | $970/mo | 26% |
| New Jersey | $4,436/mo | $1,656/mo | 37% |
| Delaware | $3,964/mo | $1,321/mo | 33% |
| New Mexico | $3,640/mo | $1,034/mo | 28% |
| New Hampshire | $3,983/mo | $1,424/mo | 36% |
| Arizona | $3,929/mo | $1,419/mo | 36% |
| Utah | $3,893/mo | $1,396/mo | 36% |
| Tennessee | $3,600/mo | $1,111/mo | 31% |
| Vermont | $3,694/mo | $1,207/mo | 33% |
| Nevada | $3,930/mo | $1,478/mo | 38% |
| Maryland | $4,097/mo | $1,683/mo | 41% |
| Alabama | $3,348/mo | $967/mo | 29% |
| Virginia | $3,921/mo | $1,547/mo | 39% |
| Texas | $3,633/mo | $1,328/mo | 37% |
| Colorado | $3,955/mo | $1,659/mo | 42% |
| Georgia | $3,595/mo | $1,320/mo | 37% |
| Arkansas | $3,151/mo | $903/mo | 29% |
| South Carolina | $3,377/mo | $1,131/mo | 33% |
| North Carolina | $3,312/mo | $1,147/mo | 35% |
| Idaho | $3,205/mo | $1,163/mo | 36% |
| Florida | $3,258/mo | $1,542/mo | 47% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.