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Electrician Salary in Japan

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The Japan median is $67,766 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,766
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,647
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,766
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$32.58
varies by city

Electrician salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$67,766
Sapporo, JP$67,766
Fukuoka, JP$67,766
Kawasaki, JP$67,766
Kobe, JP$67,766
Kyoto, JP$67,766
Saitama, JP$67,766
Hiroshima, JP$67,766
Sendai, JP$67,766
Tokyo, JP$51,026
Osaka, JP$42,130
Nagoya, JP$38,671

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in Japan?
The national median electrician salary in Japan is about ￥10,970,000 per year (￥914,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,260,000 to ￥10,970,000.
Which Japan city pays electricians the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥10,970,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays electricians the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,260,000 per year for a electrician.
What is the typical salary range for a electrician in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about ￥4,430,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥15,193,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have electrician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is electrician in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.