Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income	$ 11,350	$ 7,979
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation	(2,598)	(1,595)
Pension and postretirement benefits liability adjustment (net of tax of $(1,752) and $(2,568), respectively)	2,753	4,032
Total Other Comprehensive Income	155	2,437
Comprehensive Income	11,505	10,416
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	95	35
Comprehensive Income attributable to Graybar Electric Company, Inc.	$ 11,600	$ 10,451