Washington Electrician Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Electrician hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($31.20/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under RCW 49.46.020.
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In Washington, a Electrician is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $16.28/hr (State industry median: $31.20/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under RCW 49.46.020.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Electricians in Washington
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Non-exempt blue-collar trade worker under FLSA regulations regardless of high hourly earnings.
Washington Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: RCW 49.46.020
Washington State has the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation ($16.28/hr). Tip credits are strictly illegal; employers must pay the full direct rate.
Employee Statutory Rights (WA)
- ✓ Highest state minimum wage of $16.28/hr.
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; all tips belong entirely to the employee.
- ✓ Mandatory 1 hour paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Initiative 1433.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (WA)
- § Pay full $16.28 direct cash minimum wage before tips.
- § Provide 30-minute meal break and 10-minute paid rest breaks.
- § Allow sick leave rollover of up to 40 hours per year.
Common Washington Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting tip credit deductions against Washington minimum wage.
Failing to calculate sick leave accrual on all overtime hours.
Misclassifying computer professionals under strict state salary threshold test.
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Audit Washington Electrician Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Electricians in Washington.