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  • Writer's pictureElena Gilbert

How Much Does An Electrician Earn?

Business centers and industrial centers operate successfully because electricians install electrical systems. The electricians also provide the necessary maintenance and repairs that these buildings require. Some electricians have a high school diploma while others have post-secondary training in electrical repair and installations. To become a licensed electrician all the electricians must undergo an apprenticeship of up to four years. 



1. Average and Median Earnings


According to the survey of 2018, the Electrician in Worthing earned an average of £30,784 per year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average hourly pay for an electrician was estimated to be £13.27 per hour. The median annual income of electricians in the United Kingdom was £30,784 and the median earnings 50% of electricians made between £30,784 to £32,315 a year.


2. Salary by Employment Sector


According to the survey of 2018, the highest-paid electricians were the ones who taught at business schools. These workers earned an average of £79,030 a year. Some electricians worked as building contractors and they earned an average salary of £53,400. The earning of the electricians who are employed by local governments tended to earn a little higher than the national average for this occupation and made an average of annual income £32,605. Some of the electricians are those who earned through temporary employment agencies.


3. Regional Salaries


According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians working in the West tend to make the most on average. Alaska ranked first in average annual salaries for electricians, at $72,030, followed by New York at $70,680, Illinois at $70,430, Hawaii at $68,430 and New Jersey at $67,630. Nevada, Oregon, and California were also high-paying states for electricians. The lowest average salary for electricians, $39,640 per year, was reported in North Carolina. 


4. Job Outlook


The job growth among the Electrician in Horsham will occur at a rate of 23 percent between 2010 and 2020 which is significantly higher than the expected growth rate of 14 percent across all industries. Normally the building contractor’s employment tends to rise and fall with the construction industry.

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