🔧 Skilled Trades ↑ 11% growth · Much faster than average

Electrician

Electricians install and maintain electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. The path from Apprentice to Journeyman to Master Electrician comes with serious income growth — Master Electricians can start their own companies and earn $150K+.

$61,590 Median Salary
739K US Jobs
4–5 years (apprenticeship) Training
$0–$10,000 (apprenticeships are often paid) Typical Cost

💰 Salary & Earning Potential

Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.

Entry Level
$39,000
Median
$61,590
Experienced
$99,000
Want your state's salary? Select a state below to see local wage data, demand, and training programs.

📈 Job Outlook

11%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Much faster than average
739K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
Journeyman or Master Electrician License
Required Credential
Journeyman or Master Electrician License (state)

🎓 Training & Education

Typical Program
Electrical Apprenticeship (IBEW) or Trade School
Program Length
4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Typical Tuition
$0–$10,000 (apprenticeships are often paid)
Work Setting
Residential construction, commercial, industrial, utilities
🏆 Credential Required: Journeyman or Master Electrician License (state)

☀️ Day in the Life

A typical day as a Electrician involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Residential construction environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Strong job security
  • ✅ Rewarding work
  • ✅ Clear career progression
  • ✅ Growing demand

Challenges

  • ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
  • ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
  • ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region

🏫 Schools Offering This Program

Public State College
⭐ 92

Santa Fe College

📍 Gainesville, FL

Top-rated college in North Central Florida. Particularly strong in veterinary technology, nursing, and trades....

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Public Technical College
⭐ 90

Atlantic Technical College

📍 Coconut Creek, FL

Broward County's technical school — one of the most affordable pathways to healthcare and trades certifications in South...

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Public Technical College
⭐ 89

Manatee Technical College

📍 Bradenton, FL

Manatee County's technical school offering some of the most affordable career training in the Tampa Bay region....

LPNMedical AssistingCNADental AssistingHVAC
Public Technical College
⭐ 91

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

📍 Clarkston, GA

Part of Georgia's Technical College System (TCSG) serving DeKalb and Rockdale counties in metro Atlanta. Highly affordab...

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🗺️ Electrician by State

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