How Much Does An Electrician Earn?
One of the great benefits of becoming an electrician is without a doubt the high salary. They are without a doubt one of the highest paid trades, and receive wages well above those paid to plumbers, roofers and painters. However, the pay received can vary greatly - depending on where you live, how long you've been electrician, the type of electrician you are and any extra qualifications or skills you may have. What this also means is that if you are willing to put the hard-work in, you can continue to grow your salary by obtaining extra qualifications.
As we mentioned, the pay received is vastly different depending on where you live. The lowest paid state in USA is North Carolina, where the mean wage is around $40,000 per year. New Jersey has been mean wage of $65,000 per year, while you will be paid the highest in Alaska, where the mean wage is $74,000 per year. Electrical apprentice wages will be much lower than that of a journeyman, they will be paid around $20,000 annually. The best way to increase your salary when you are an electrician, is to obtain additional certifications. These include Generator Maintenance Technician certification (Generac), Copper Certification, PLC Technician Training. PLCs in particular are expected to become more common with the growth of automation industries. It isn't just a great salary that electricians receive. You can also expect to have a great benefits package, which includes dental insurance, 401(k) retirement, life insurance, and paid vacation days. Below is a rough guide on what you can expect to receive as an electrician and different fields: Master Electrician: $55,000 Residential Electrician: $32,000 Electrical Technician: $40,000 (starting) Commercial Electrician: $50,000 Industrial Electrician: $41,000 As you can see, the wages vary greatly, but it is clear to see even the base rate is very attractive.
