Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net Income	$ 21,926	$ 42,857	$ 29,905	$ 59,286
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation	(2,587)	(1,963)	(4,182)	(225)
Pension and postretirement benefits liability adjustment (net of tax of $2,754, $2,185, $5,322 and $4,286, respectively)	4,326	3,433	8,358	6,732
Total Other Comprehensive Income	1,739	1,470	4,176	6,507
Comprehensive Income	23,665	44,327	34,081	65,793
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	57	16	92	100
Comprehensive Income attributable to Graybar Electric Company, Inc.	$ 23,722	$ 44,343	$ 34,173	$ 65,893