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Ohio's construction industry employs 259,271 workers and has grown 3.4% over the past year, signaling steady regional demand for skilled trades. Electricians in the state earn a median of $31.11 per hour, with experienced workers at the 90th percentile reaching $47.73.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
Contractors licensed, workers not. The state licenses the business, not you. Working for a licensed contractor, you can usually start day one with no card and nothing to transfer.
Electrician licensing in Ohio →Verified July 21, 2026
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