Electrician in Spain: read the median against a +11% outlook
The Spain national median for a electrician is 62.600 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 42.700 € in Barcelona to 44.400 € in Madrid (1×).
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. Common screening skills include Wiring, Code, Troubleshooting, and Safety.
A modeled national band runs about 42.900 €–86.700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +11% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Spanish city.
Madrid sits -29% vs the national median; Barcelona sits -32%. Relocating inside Spain for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.
Spain shows about 2.7% CPI in 2025. A electrician raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder.
How to use Electrician pay data in Spain
Start with the national median (62.600 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Spain hub for other careers.
Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.
National band vs top metro
National sketch: 42.900 € (10th) → 62.600 € (median) → 86.700 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 44.400 €, with a local band about 31.400 €–62.700 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.