Industrial Electrician Pay in Arizona
Updated 2026-10-30 · Based on 9 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 14 postings in the last 90 days, up 93% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 14 active industrial electricians openings in Arizona, 9 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $35, with the middle 50% earning $26–$35.
Compared to the national median of $38/hr, Arizona pays 7.89% below average.
The Arizona electrician labor market
Arizona is a top-tier electrician growth market built on semiconductors, data centers, and relentless Sun Belt expansion. The anchor is TSMC's $65 billion fab complex in north Phoenix — the most advanced chip manufacturing on American soil — surrounded by Intel's long-standing Chandler campus and a supplier ecosystem that will employ electricians for a decade across construction, tools-install, and facilities phases. Phoenix's data center market has exploded in parallel: Mesa, Goodyear, and the Pinal County corridor host hyperscale campuses from Meta, Google, and colocation developers drawn by power availability, land, and a business-friendly permitting regime. Tucson adds missile-defense and optics manufacturing (Raytheon), healthcare growth, and its own data center pipeline. Licensing runs through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (commercial C-11 electrical) with journeyman credentials handled locally — Phoenix enforces its own requirements — keeping barriers moderate and mobility high. Arizona is right-to-work with modest union density (IBEW Local 640 Phoenix, Local 570 Tucson, Local 518 Yuma/Flagstaff), and there is no state prevailing-wage law, so megaproject rates reflect competition for scarce hands rather than statute. That competition is fierce: contractors on the TSMC and hyperscale builds report the tightest electrician labor market in the Southwest, with traveling journeymen commanding premium per-diem packages and local apprenticeship programs overflowing. Water constraints shape where growth can go, concentrating work in the Phoenix and Tucson metros. For electricians, Arizona offers the country's clearest combination of volume, rate growth, and multi-year visibility — semiconductor process work at the top of the skill ladder, data center volume in the middle, and residential/commercial service work filling every gap between.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Arizona Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $29.36, 75th percentile $37.05, 90th percentile $43.08.
Source: BLS OES Arizona (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($35/hr) runs 19% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | Phoenix | $39.09 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 518 | Globe | $34.50 | 2024 | asksparkyai.com |
| 570 | Tucson | $34.16 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $35 | $29.36 | $34.50 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $26 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $35 | $37.05 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $43.08 | — |
| Sample size | 9 postings | OES survey | 3 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 9 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 3 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Arizona
- Need Journeyman Electricians - Long-Term — PLS PROS · $38–$50/hr
- Journeyman Electricians - Long Term — PLS Pros · $36–$40/hr
- Journeyman Electrician- Up to $35 DOE- $105 per diem- YUMA, AZ — Trillium (Yuma) · $35–$35/hr
- JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN- $35-$105 PER DIEM- YUMA, AZ — Trillium Construction · $35–$35/hr
- Project Lead - Structured Cabling — IES Holdings (Gilbert) · $35–$35/hr
Active projects driving demand
- TSMC semiconductor complex (north Phoenix) (industrial)
- Mesa/Goodyear/Pinal County hyperscale data center corridor (data center)
- Intel Chandler campus expansion and supplier ecosystem (industrial)
- Tucson defense manufacturing and data center pipeline (industrial)
IBEW locals in Arizona
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- IES Holdings – Technician I - Fiber-100 % Traveler – $24/hr (Phoenix, AZ) View posting →
- Trillium Construction – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN- $35-$105 PER DIEM- YUMA, AZ – $35/hr (AZ) View posting →
- PLS PROS – Need Journeyman Electricians - Long-Term – $38 – $50/hr (AZ) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Arizona
Industrial Electrician openings in Arizona
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Arizona?
Based on 9 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $35, with the middle 50% earning $26–$35. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Arizona median of $29.36 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 3 in-state locals median $34.50/hr.
How does Arizona compare to the national median?
Arizona pays 7.89% below the national median of $38/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Arizona?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are IES Holdings (5 postings), PLS Pros (2 postings), Trillium Construction (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Arizona?
Based on 9 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Arizona is $35.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $29.36/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Arizona?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Yuma, Gilbert. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $35.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Arizona?
Among employers with repeated postings in Arizona, IES Holdings show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Arizona electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Arizona for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Arizona?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Arizona prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Arizona right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 9 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Arizona. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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