Of course, the rate per hour listed above is just an average. There are higher salaries that come with experience. For example, the hourly rate in the US goes up to $31.46 after a decade. Working in the highest-paying states makes a difference. Some electricians get $32.09 an hour. Research points to a per-hour high-end rate of $41.87. The other end of the scale is a low per-hour number of $17.53.