U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Electrician

Job-title file

Electrician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

888 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $71,793, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 888
Total payroll: $64.1M
Role median: $71,793
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,844$97,567+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 888 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Electrician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Electricians — about 757,220 people — is $63,190. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $71,741 for this role, 14% above that figure — about the 60th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,640

$49,430

$63,190

$83,940

$108,510

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $71,741

The bar is the range of annual wages for Electricians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 886 of 888 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $71,793, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Electrician is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $71,793 ranks #12 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$118,350 · 3

Government Printing Office

$109,462 · 22

Department of Treasury

$107,021 · 12

Smithsonian Institution

$81,936 · 27

Social Security Administration

$79,703 · 18

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 13

Department of Commerce

$76,155 · 23

Department of Agriculture

$76,092 · 17

Department of Justice

$76,050 · 3

Department of Interior

$75,904 · 58

Department of Health and Human Services

$75,372 · 34

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$71,564 · 2

Median total compensation for the Electrician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Electrician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 30 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $73,128 ranks #19 of 30. See Electrician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$206,162 · 101

$186,465 · 15

$177,403 · 174

$151,263 · 568

$148,844 · 96

$131,019 · 20

$117,956 · 8

Davis School District, Utah

$110,332 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Electricianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Luke Roberts

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$94,604

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $94,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,604
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Muskogee
Work county: Muskogee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403310101
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Luke Roberts is a Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Muskogee, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $94,604. They are classified at grade 10.

David Diwag

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$94,228

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $94,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,228
Pay grade: 10
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,228
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,228
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

David Diwag works as a Electrician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. David earned $94,228 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Patrick Sanders

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$93,915

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $93,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,915
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Jefferson Barracks
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,915
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294039189
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Patrick Sanders works as a Electrician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Patrick earned $93,915 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

John Prickett

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$93,393

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $93,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,393
Pay grade: 11
Work city: West Palm Beach
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,393
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,393
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123190099
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

John Prickett is a Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Palm Beach, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $93,393. They are classified at grade 11.

John Johnson

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$93,280

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $93,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,280
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salisbury
Work county: Rowan
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,205
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,205
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374070159
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

John Johnson is a Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salisbury, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $93,280. They are classified at grade 10.

Carlos Alvarado

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$93,059

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $93,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,059
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,059
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,059
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Carlos Alvarado works as a Electrician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. Carlos earned $93,059 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Danilo Villaluz

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Menlo Park
Work county: San Mateo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Danilo Villaluz holds the role of Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Menlo Park, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,913. Their pay grade is 10.

Juan Duran

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Menlo Park
Work county: San Mateo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Juan Duran holds the role of Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Menlo Park, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,913. Their pay grade is 10.

Tito Imperial

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Livermore
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061920001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Tito Imperial is a Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Livermore, California. 2024 total compensation came to $92,913. They are classified at grade 10.

Daniel Lyda

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Martinez
Work county: Contra Costa
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062090013
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Daniel Lyda serves as a Electrician based in Martinez, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,913. They are classified at grade 10.

Melecio Ruiz

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Palo Alto
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Melecio Ruiz works as a Electrician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. Melecio earned $92,913 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Jianguang Zhao

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,913

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,913
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Menlo Park
Work county: San Mateo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jianguang Zhao serves as a Electrician based in Menlo Park, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,913. They are classified at grade 10.

David Barnes

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,809
Pay grade: 11
Work city: North Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,809
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,809
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052880119
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

David Barnes works as a Electrician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. David earned $92,809 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jimenez Becerra

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,663

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,663
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,663
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,663
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Jimenez Becerra holds the role of Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Long Beach, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,663. Their pay grade is 10.

Robert Termine

Electrician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,454

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,454
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Hines
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,454
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,454
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Robert Termine is a Electrician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hines, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $92,454. They are classified at grade 10.