25 Best Cities for Electricians in 2026
Licensed electricians are in sustained high demand driven by construction growth, EV infrastructure buildout, and renewable energy expansion. The best cities combine active construction markets, competitive wages, and an affordable cost of living, since most electricians cannot work remotely and must live where the work is.
Methodology
Scoring weights: rent-to-income ratio (35%, inverted), unemployment rate (30%, inverted), median income (25%), violent crime rate (10%, inverted).
Laconia
New Hampshire
Median Income
$97,692
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
Rent/Income
13%
Unemployment
2.1%
Lexington Park
Maryland
Median Income
$116,297
Median Rent
$1,718/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.0%
Bismarck
North Dakota
Median Income
$83,440
Median Rent
$951/mo
Rent/Income
14%
Unemployment
2.0%
Heber
Utah
Median Income
$134,986
Median Rent
$2,434/mo
Rent/Income
22%
Unemployment
2.5%
Concord
New Hampshire
Median Income
$92,110
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.0%
Burlington-South Burlington
Vermont
Median Income
$95,497
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
Rent/Income
20%
Unemployment
1.6%
Keene
New Hampshire
Median Income
$89,314
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
Rent/Income
17%
Unemployment
2.3%
Manchester-Nashua
New Hampshire
Median Income
$103,727
Median Rent
$1,668/mo
Rent/Income
19%
Unemployment
2.4%
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Median Income
$76,226
Median Rent
$988/mo
Rent/Income
16%
Unemployment
1.7%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
Median Income
$82,864
Median Rent
$953/mo
Rent/Income
14%
Unemployment
2.5%
Lebanon-Claremont
New Hampshire
Median Income
$78,937
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
Rent/Income
19%
Unemployment
1.9%
Ogden
Utah
Median Income
$100,461
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.5%
Appleton
Wisconsin
Median Income
$83,966
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
Rent/Income
16%
Unemployment
2.3%
Torrington
Connecticut
Median Income
$91,020
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
Rent/Income
15%
Unemployment
3.0%
Portland-South Portland
Maine
Median Income
$92,117
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
Rent/Income
20%
Unemployment
2.2%
Fargo
North Dakota
Median Income
$72,889
Median Rent
$989/mo
Rent/Income
16%
Unemployment
1.9%
Decatur
Alabama
Median Income
$72,956
Median Rent
$854/mo
Rent/Income
14%
Unemployment
2.1%
Provo-Orem-Lehi
Utah
Median Income
$100,791
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
Rent/Income
19%
Unemployment
2.7%
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Median Income
$72,902
Median Rent
$895/mo
Rent/Income
15%
Unemployment
2.3%
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Median Income
$71,529
Median Rent
$908/mo
Rent/Income
15%
Unemployment
2.2%
Rapid City
South Dakota
Median Income
$77,164
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
Rent/Income
17%
Unemployment
1.8%
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Minnesota
Median Income
$95,102
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.6%
Huntsville
Alabama
Median Income
$84,929
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.0%
Logan
Utah
Median Income
$85,111
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
Rent/Income
18%
Unemployment
2.4%
Grand Island
Nebraska
Median Income
$70,919
Median Rent
$947/mo
Rent/Income
16%
Unemployment
2.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an electrician earn in the US?
The national median for licensed electricians is around $60,000 to $70,000, with master electricians and those in union markets earning $80,000 to $100,000 or more in high-cost metros.
Which cities have the most construction activity for electricians?
Sun Belt metros like Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, and Nashville have the highest levels of residential and commercial construction, driving consistent demand for licensed electricians.
Is union membership important for electricians?
In many markets yes. IBEW union membership provides wage floors, benefits, and consistent work through dispatching. Union density varies by region, with stronger presence in the Northeast and Midwest.