Electrician vs Industrial Mechanic
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Electrician
$62,350
National Median Salary
Total Jobs818,700
Annual Openings79,900
Training4-5 yr apprenticeship
Industrial Mechanic
$60,750
National Median Salary
Total Jobs574,500
Annual Openings54,000
Training4 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Electrician
Industrial Mechanic
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $62,350* | $60,750 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 818,700* | 574,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 79,900* | 54,000 |
Training Time | 4-5 yr apprenticeship | 4 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Electricians
Illinois$95,340
New York$91,870
Hawaii$87,530
Oregon$84,210
Alaska$82,990
Top States for Industrial Mechanics
Alaska$87,230
Washington$83,450
Connecticut$80,120
Oregon$78,340
Michigan$76,890