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Allex
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Vancouver, Washington
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what is the annual salary for an electrician?
i like doing electrical installations
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Michael Torio
Consultant - Data Reporting & Analysis (HQ Finance)
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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Michael’s Answer
Hi Allex:
The average salary for an electrician is between $29-$31 per hour. This translates to be around $60,000-$65,000 per year. Annual salary will be determined on location, skill set, education and experience.
Depending on career progression, here are some compensation levels:
Apprentice Electrician - $21 per hour
Junior Electrician - $22 per hour
Senior Electrician - $31 per hour
Journeyperson Electrician = $32 per hour
According to U.S. News & World Report, here is a further breakdown of the average salary for an Electrician:
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/electrician/salary
According to Niche.com, here are the best community, 2 year colleges with Electrician Degrees in Washington:
- Walla Walla Community College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Spokane Community College
- Yakima Valley College
- Big Bend Community College
- Olympic College
- Perry Technical Institute
- Bates Technical College
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-electrician/s/washington/
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
Scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. Scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
Hope this helps and best wishes for your education and career as an Electrician!
The average salary for an electrician is between $29-$31 per hour. This translates to be around $60,000-$65,000 per year. Annual salary will be determined on location, skill set, education and experience.
Depending on career progression, here are some compensation levels:
Apprentice Electrician - $21 per hour
Junior Electrician - $22 per hour
Senior Electrician - $31 per hour
Journeyperson Electrician = $32 per hour
According to U.S. News & World Report, here is a further breakdown of the average salary for an Electrician:
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/electrician/salary
According to Niche.com, here are the best community, 2 year colleges with Electrician Degrees in Washington:
- Walla Walla Community College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Spokane Community College
- Yakima Valley College
- Big Bend Community College
- Olympic College
- Perry Technical Institute
- Bates Technical College
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-electrician/s/washington/
When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:
- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
Scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. Scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.
You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.
Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships
Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.
Hope this helps and best wishes for your education and career as an Electrician!
R. Aquiles
Electrical I&E
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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R.’s Answer
Mike did a pretty good job in getting in the general vicinity.
I'll add that it can go out of this range. It depends on region and specialty. Regions have different rates, the southern states for whatever reason pay less than the north and west coast.
Specialization will increase your pay. But keep in mind that it isn't just residential, there is commercial and industrial as well. Each will have a slightly different pay range and scale. You'll understand what you feel comfortable with once you've gotten some idea of how much voltage you want to play with.
The main thing is experience. After you have been in the field for a couple of years, you will really see your pay and portability opening up. I believe that this is a fair generalization.
It may be worth looking into IEW if it operates in your area. They will have the absolute best training, by far, then any other company will.
I'll add that it can go out of this range. It depends on region and specialty. Regions have different rates, the southern states for whatever reason pay less than the north and west coast.
Specialization will increase your pay. But keep in mind that it isn't just residential, there is commercial and industrial as well. Each will have a slightly different pay range and scale. You'll understand what you feel comfortable with once you've gotten some idea of how much voltage you want to play with.
The main thing is experience. After you have been in the field for a couple of years, you will really see your pay and portability opening up. I believe that this is a fair generalization.
It may be worth looking into IEW if it operates in your area. They will have the absolute best training, by far, then any other company will.
john daley
engineering and maintenance
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East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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john’s Answer
I can share that in New England if you are a licensed electrician today working in a manufacturing company you can expect to earn $36-$42 hour plus benefits. That’s what I pay for electricians who work on electrical issues with food manufacturing equipment, including robotics. You usually also need some mechanical aptitude as well for this role. Very high demand for electricians in this type of role. And unlike an electrician who works for an electrical service company, you don’t have to work outside during inclement weather or travel each day to a new work site.