Types of Electricians and Salaries
The electricians who make the most money are those who work as commercial electricians. In the UK, these sparks take home approximately £37,676 per year, which is roughly £500 more than domestic and industrial electricians. Factors influencing salaries include experience, certifications, company, demand, and cost of living.
Master Electricians
The most money is made by master electricians with around 12,000 hours of experience. Journeymen require 8,000 hours.
Highest-Paid Electrician Job
The highest-paid electrician job is an industrial electrician. Industrial Electricians earn an average salary of $62,533, which is $30.06 hourly. An Industrial Electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in industrial facilities.
Job Growth and Stability
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 14 percent job growth for electricians through 2024, which is twice the national average of 7 percent.
Becoming an Electrician
Master electricians are qualified electricians who have completed a higher level of training and achieved a higher level of certification. Residential electricians specialize in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in residential homes. Commercial electricians specialize in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in commercial buildings.
Comparative Salaries
Alaskan electricians earn the most in America due to high demand. New Zealand electricians earn $24 to $45 NZD per hour depending on experience.
Job Opportunities
Explore the best paying electrician jobs available in this rapidly growing industry.
Highest-Paying Electrical Jobs
Here are the highest-paying electrical jobs:
- Electrical technician
- Maintenance electrician
- Lineman
- Electrical foreman
- Industrial electrician
- Solar installer
State Comparison
The states and districts that pay Electricians the highest mean salary are Illinois ($83,140), New York ($81,700), Oregon ($81,200), Alaska ($79,980), and New Jersey ($79,940).