Electrician Take-Home Pay in Ohio (2026)
The median electrician wage in Ohio is $31.11 an hour (about $64,709 a year full-time), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). After 2026 federal, state and payroll taxes, that comes to about $1,011.94 every week, or $52,621 a year. That is 81.3% of gross pay, $1,518 more than the national median wage for the job, and 1.29× the take-home of a typical Ohio worker across all jobs. Ohio ranks 25 of 51 for this job’s take-home pay.
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Take-home breakdown
Single filer, standard 2020+ W-4, paid weekly, no pre-tax benefits, no local tax, 40 hours a week (2,080 a year).
| Every week | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,244.40 | $64,709 |
| Federal income tax | −$107.40 | −$5,585 |
| Social Security | −$77.15 | −$4,012 |
| Medicare | −$18.04 | −$938 |
| Ohio income tax | −$29.87 | −$1,553 |
| Take-home pay | $1,011.94 | $52,621 |
How it compares
| Compared with | Gross a year | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| This job in Ohio (median) | $64,709 | $52,621 |
| This job, U.S. median wage, taxed in Ohio | $63,190 | $51,446 |
| All jobs in Ohio (median) | $49,379 | $40,761 |
BLS counts about 28,950 electricians in Ohio.
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Sources
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, occupation 47-2111, Ohio and national estimates.
- Federal tax: IRS Pub 15-T (2026); Social Security wage base: SSA.
- Ohio withholding: official publication.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician take home in Ohio?
At the Ohio median wage of $31.11 an hour, about $52,621 a year after 2026 withholding, or $1,011.94 every week (single, standard W-4, no pre-tax benefits).
Where does the wage come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates, the latest published, for occupation code 47-2111 in Ohio.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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