Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income	$ 81,274	$ 86,598	$ 81,891
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation	(5,553)	1,802	(1,520)
Unrealized gain less realized loss from interest rate swap	0	0	2,876
Pension and postretirement benefits liability adjustment	31,838	(18,433)	(49,405)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	26,285	(16,631)	(48,049)
Comprehensive Income	107,559	69,967	33,842
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(45)	(126)	(438)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Graybar Electric Company, Inc.	$ 107,514	$ 69,841	$ 33,404