What are the main factors that influence an Electrician Journeyman's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Electrician Journeyman's salary?

An Electrician Journeyman's salary grows with experience: an Electrician - Apprentice (0-1 years)earns $55,606, an Electrician Journeyman (1-3 years)earns $64,698, a Master Electrician (3-5 years)earns $71,326, a Lead Master Electrician (5-7 years)earns $83,476, an Electrical Maintenance Services Team Lead (7+ years)earns $84,032,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrician Journeyman?

Electrician Journeyman salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrician Journeyman roles are District of Columbia $71,700, California $71,400, Massachusetts $70,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrician Journeyman roles make?

Salaries for Electrician Journeyman level roles vary by specialization: Industrial Journeyman Electrician: $77,739; Union Journeyman Electrician: $75,652; Electrician III: $71,326; Electrician II: $64,698; Intermediate Electrician: $64,690.

How do different companies affect an Electrician Journeyman's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Electrician Journeyman roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Electrician Journeyman Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrician Journeyman make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrician Journeyman in the United States is $64,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Electrician Journeyman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,500
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,800 to $71,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,518

10% $51,518

50% (Median) $64,700

90% $77,500

Electrician Journeyman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,400	$5,950	$1,373	$34
Average	$64,700	$5,392	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$57,800	$4,817	$1,112	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Electrician Journeyman Salaries

An Electrician Journeyman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electrician Journeyman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrician Journeyman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Electrician - Apprentice (0-1 years): $55,606
Electrician Journeyman (1-3 years): $64,698
Master Electrician (3-5 years): $71,326
Lead Master Electrician (5-7 years): $83,476
Electrical Maintenance Services Team Lead (7+ years): $84,032

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrician - Apprentice	0-1 years	$55,606
Electrician Journeyman	1-3 years	$64,698
Master Electrician	3-5 years	$71,326
Lead Master Electrician	5-7 years	$83,476
Electrical Maintenance Services Team Lead	7+ years	$84,032

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How Do Electrician Journeyman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electrician Journeymans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,700.
California: $71,400.
Massachusetts: $70,500.

District of Columbia $71,700 California $71,400 Massachusetts $70,500 Washington $70,200 New Jersey $70,200 Alaska $70,100 Connecticut $69,200 New York $68,800

Hawaii $67,700 Rhode Island $67,100 Maryland $66,800 Minnesota $66,300 Colorado $66,100 Illinois $66,000 Oregon $65,800 Delaware $65,600

New Hampshire $65,500 Virginia $65,200 Pennsylvania $64,500 Nevada $64,100 North Dakota $64,000 Michigan $63,800 Wisconsin $63,700 Vermont $63,600

Texas $63,200 Arizona $63,100 Maine $63,100 Ohio $63,000 Georgia $62,500 Indiana $62,200 Wyoming $62,100 Utah $62,000

Iowa $62,000 Kansas $61,700 Louisiana $61,600 North Carolina $61,500 Missouri $61,500 Florida $61,300 Montana $61,100 Nebraska $61,000

Kentucky $60,900 South Carolina $60,700 Tennessee $60,500 Idaho $60,400 New Mexico $60,000 Oklahoma $59,900 Alabama $59,500 South Dakota $58,800

Arkansas $58,500 West Virginia $58,300 Mississippi $57,700

Top Paying Cities for Electrician Journeymans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $81,700
San Francisco: $80,800
Oakland: $79,100

San Jose, CA $81,700

San Francisco, CA $80,800

Oakland, CA $79,100

New York, NY $74,500

Paramus, NJ $73,600

Queens Village, NY $73,600

Passaic, NJ $73,600

Bergenfield, NJ $73,600

Huntington, NY $73,400

Stamford, CT $73,400

Newark, NJ $72,900

Bridgeport, CT $72,800

Vallejo, CA $72,700

New Brunswick, NJ $72,600

Petaluma, CA $72,600

Middlesex, NJ $72,500

Somerset, NJ $72,400

Santa Cruz, CA $72,300

Boston, MA $71,900

Monterey, CA $71,700

Seattle, WA $71,600

Santa Rosa, CA $71,600

Los Angeles, CA $71,500

Juneau, AK $71,400

Washington, DC $71,300

Orange, CA $71,100

Santa Ana, CA $70,900

Anchorage, AK $70,800

Anaheim, CA $70,800

Long Beach, CA $70,800

Santa Maria, CA $70,600

Everett, WA $70,600

Danbury, CT $70,300

Bremerton, WA $70,300

Tacoma, WA $70,000

New Suffolk, NY $70,000

Sacramento, CA $70,000

Trenton, NJ $69,900

San Diego, CA $69,900

Santa Barbara, CA $69,900

Brockton, MA $69,800

Fairbanks, AK $69,600

Lompoc, CA $69,500

Lowell, MA $69,400

Ventura, CA $69,400

Nashua, NH $69,400

Stockton, CA $69,400

Modesto, CA $68,900

Poughkeepsie, NY $68,800

New Haven, CT $68,600

Olympia, WA $68,600

Kennewick, WA $68,600

Lawrence, MA $68,400

Hartford, CT $68,300

Riverside, CA $68,300

New Bedford, MA $68,200

Richland, WA $68,200

Bakersfield, CA $68,200

Norwich, CT $68,100

Portsmouth, NH $68,100

New London, CT $68,100

San Bernardino, CA $68,100

New Britain, CT $68,100

Atlantic City, NJ $68,100

Boulder, CO $67,900

Portland, OR $67,800

Worcester, MA $67,800

Minneapolis, MN $67,600

Philadelphia, PA $67,500

Honolulu, HI $67,300

Saint Paul, MN $67,300

Vineland, NJ $67,300

Providence, RI $67,100

Chicago, IL $66,900

Baltimore, MD $66,800

Bellingham, WA $66,800

Springfield, MA $66,800

Chico, CA $66,600

Pittsfield, MA $66,400

Manchester, NH $66,300

Spokane, WA $66,000

Denver, CO $66,000

Albany, NY $65,700

Troy, NY $65,700

Nassau, NY $65,600

Schenectady, NY $65,500

Wilmington, DE $65,500

Salem, OR $65,400

Burlington, VT $65,400

Portland, ME $65,200

Yakima, WA $65,100

Rochester, MN $64,900

Reno, NV $64,900

Fresno, CA $64,900

Milwaukee, WI $64,800

Detroit, MI $64,800

Allentown, PA $64,700

Ann Arbor, MI $64,700

Colorado Springs, CO $64,600

Syracuse, NY $64,600

Carson City, NV $64,600

Houston, TX $64,500

Eugene, OR $64,500

Gary, IN $64,400

Galveston, TX $64,300

Bismarck, ND $64,300

Springfield, OR $64,300

Medford, OR $64,200

Fort Collins, CO $64,200

Concord, NH $64,100

Austin, TX $64,100

Mesa, AZ $64,000

Reading, PA $64,000

Phoenix, AZ $64,000

Saint Cloud, MN $63,900

Dallas, TX $63,900

Madison, WI $63,800

Utica, NY $63,600

Rochester, NY $63,500

Des Moines, IA $63,500

Raleigh, NC $63,500

Atlanta, GA $63,400

Battle Creek, MI $63,400

Salt Lake City, UT $63,400

Lancaster, PA $63,300

Harrisburg, PA $63,200

Boca Raton, FL $63,100

Columbus, OH $63,100

Fort Worth, TX $63,100

Kansas City, MO $63,100

Kansas City, KS $63,100

Champaign, IL $63,100

Indianapolis, IN $63,000

Pittsburgh, PA $63,000

Richmond, VA $63,000

Cleveland, OH $63,000

Cincinnati, OH $62,900

Las Vegas, NV $62,900

Petersburg, VA $62,800

Huntsville, AL $62,700

Lansing, MI $62,700

Lebanon, PA $62,700

Pueblo, CO $62,700

Racine, WI $62,600

Appleton, WI $62,600

Buffalo, NY $62,600

Dayton, OH $62,600

Charlotte, NC $62,600

Saint Louis, MO $62,600

Lorain, OH $62,500

Beaumont, TX $62,500

Billings, MT $62,500

Benton Harbor, MI $62,500

Elkhart, IN $62,500

York, PA $62,500

Gastonia, NC $62,500

Rockford, IL $62,400

Rock Hill, SC $62,400

Binghamton, NY $62,400

Toledo, OH $62,400

Springfield, IL $62,300

Elyria, OH $62,300

Fargo, ND $62,300

Flagstaff, AZ $62,300

Fort Lauderdale, FL $62,300

Cheyenne, WY $62,200

Grand Forks, ND $62,200

Duluth, MN $62,200

Miami, FL $62,200

Bangor, ME $62,000

Cedar Rapids, IA $62,000

Durham, NC $61,900

Louisville, KY $61,900

Grand Rapids, MI $61,900

Hialeah, FL $61,900

Casper, WY $61,800

Akron, OH $61,700

Virginia Beach, VA $61,700

Scranton, PA $61,700

New Orleans, LA $61,700

Peoria, IL $61,600

Sarasota, FL $61,600

Davenport, IA $61,500

Nashville, TN $61,500

Omaha, NE $61,500

Green Bay, WI $61,500

Baton Rouge, LA $61,500

Charleston, SC $61,500

Jamestown, NY $61,500

Tucson, AZ $61,400

Saint Petersburg, FL $61,400

Tampa, FL $61,400

Port Arthur, TX $61,300

Bradenton, FL $61,300

Evansville, IN $61,300

Santa Fe, NM $61,200

Clearwater, FL $61,100

Orlando, FL $61,100

La Crosse, WI $60,900

Canton, OH $60,900

Albuquerque, NM $60,900

Newport News, VA $60,900

High Point, NC $60,900

Ogden, UT $60,800

Corpus Christi, TX $60,800

Laramie, WY $60,700

Norfolk, VA $60,700

Rock Island, IL $60,700

Saginaw, MI $60,700

Jacksonville, FL $60,700

Salisbury, NC $60,700

Boise, ID $60,700

Fort Myers, FL $60,600

Memphis, TN $60,600

Moline, IL $60,600

Tulsa, OK $60,600

Spartanburg, SC $60,500

Waterloo, IA $60,500

Lincoln, NE $60,400

Fort Wayne, IN $60,400

Provo, UT $60,400

Cedar Falls, IA $60,300

San Antonio, TX $60,300

Greensboro, NC $60,300

South Bend, IN $60,300

Savannah, GA $60,200

Muskegon, MI $60,200

Birmingham, AL $60,200

Winston Salem, NC $60,100

Lake Charles, LA $60,000

Anderson, IN $60,000

Wichita, KS $59,900

Lima, OH $59,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $59,900

Augusta, GA $59,900

Lexington, KY $59,900

Greenville, SC $59,900

Springfield, OH $59,800

Columbia, SC $59,800

Asheville, NC $59,700

Bloomington, IN $59,600

Knoxville, TN $59,400

Shreveport, LA $59,400

Wilmington, NC $59,300

Roanoke, VA $59,300

Frankfort, KY $59,200

Oklahoma City, OK $59,200

Topeka, KS $59,200

Chillicothe, OH $59,100

Longview, TX $59,100

Melbourne, FL $59,100

Sioux Falls, SD $59,000

Mobile, AL $59,000

Terre Haute, IN $59,000

Amarillo, TX $58,900

Altoona, PA $58,900

Killeen, TX $58,900

Chattanooga, TN $58,800

Fayetteville, AR $58,800

Sioux City, IA $58,700

Idaho Falls, ID $58,700

Lynchburg, VA $58,700

Gainesville, FL $58,600

Portsmouth, OH $58,600

Daytona Beach, FL $58,500

Temple, TX $58,500

Pensacola, FL $58,500

Clarksville, TN $58,500

Youngstown, OH $58,500

Lafayette, LA $58,500

Little Rock, AR $58,500

Hopkinsville, KY $58,300

Erie, PA $58,300

Florence, SC $58,200

Charleston, WV $58,100

Great Falls, MT $58,100

Waco, TX $58,000

Fayetteville, NC $58,000

Tallahassee, FL $58,000

Macon, GA $58,000

Helena, MT $57,900

Pine Bluff, AR $57,900

Vincennes, IN $57,800

Lubbock, TX $57,800

Alamogordo, NM $57,800

Twin Falls, ID $57,700

Rapid City, SD $57,700

Greenville, MS $57,600

Jackson, MS $57,600

Huntington, WV $57,600

Parkersburg, WV $57,500

Montgomery, AL $57,500

Biloxi, MS $57,400

Wichita Falls, TX $57,400

Springfield, MO $57,400

Johnstown, PA $57,300

Sumter, SC $57,300

Monroe, LA $57,300

Columbus, GA $57,200

Pascagoula, MS $57,100

Abilene, TX $57,100

Kingsport, TN $57,000

Albany, GA $57,000

Gulfport, MS $56,900

Alexandria, LA $56,700

Fort Smith, AR $56,600

El Paso, TX $56,400

Las Cruces, NM $56,100

Harlingen, TX $55,900

Pocatello, ID $55,900

Florence, AL $55,800

Brownsville, TX $55,800

Mcallen, TX $55,700

Dothan, AL $55,600

Columbus, MS $55,200

Altus, OK $54,900

Lawton, OK $54,800

Pierre, SD $54,600

What Skills Can Increase an Electrician Journeyman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.21% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Site Survey (Mentioned in 4.38% Job Postings): Site surveys are inspections of an area where work is proposed, to gather information for a design or an estimate to complete the initial tasks required for an outdoor activity. It can determine a precise location, access, best orientation for the site and the location of obstacles. The type of site survey and the best practices required depend on the nature of the project. Examples of projects requiring a preliminary site survey include urban construction, specialized construction (such as the location for a telescope) and wireless network design. In hydrocarbon exploration, for example, site surveys are run over the proposed locations of offshore exploration or appraisal wells. They consist typically of a tight grid of high resolution (high frequency) reflection seismology profiles to look for possible gas hazards in the shallow section beneath the seabed and detailed bathymetric data to look for possible obstacles on the seafloor (e.g. shipwrecks, existing pipelines) using multibeam echosounders.
Pneumatics (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	8.21%
Site Survey	4.38%
Pneumatics	1.84%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Electrician Journeyman's salary.

Resilience: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Commercial Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Site Survey: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Resilience	$67,288	4%
Commercial Sales	$66,641	3%
Site Survey	$66,641	3%

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Electrician Journeyman Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Electrician Journeyman salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $72,305. While startup companies pay approximate $61,163.

Electrician Journeyman Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$61,163
Growth Stage	51~500	$64,686
Established	501~5000	$69,820
Enterprise	5000+	$72,305

Electrician Journeyman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrician Journeyman roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electrician Journeyman positions in MFG Nondurable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrician Journeyman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrician Journeyman

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$77,640	$37.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$74,405	$36.0	15%
Biotechnology	$71,170	$34.0	10%
Insurance	$71,170	$34.0	10%
Internet	$71,170	$34.0	10%

How Education impacts an Electrician Journeyman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrician Journeymans enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Electrician Journeyman with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $65,713 and $70,572).

Electrician Journeyman Salaries by Degree Level

$72,200
$71,300
$70,400
$69,500
$68,500
$67,600
$66,700
$65,800

Typical Education for Electrician Journeyman
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	69.6%
High School	69.6%
Associates	24.5%
Bachelors	3.9%
Masters	2.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Electrician Journeyman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrician Journeyman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$57,800

Average $64,700/year

$71,400

$4,817

Average $5,392/month

$5,950

$1,112

Average $1,244/week

$1,373

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,400	$5,950	$1,373	$34
Average	$64,700	$5,392	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$57,800	$4,817	$1,112	$28

Electrician Journeyman Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Electrician Journeyman, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Master Electrician role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $71,400 - a projected growth of 10% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Electrician Journeyman

Salaries for an Electrician Journeyman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,708 in 2023 to around $53,472 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrician Journeyman salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Electrician Journeyman

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Common company salaries for Electrician Journeyman

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

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FAQ about Electrician Journeyman

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrician Journeyman?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrician Journeyman roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Who is the highest paid electrician?

The highest paid electrician roles typically include positions like Electrical Systems Designer and Electrical Superintendent, with salaries ranging from $86,000 to $104,500 per year. For a Journeyman Electrician, the salary ranges from $61,000 to $79,600, with a mid-salary of $70,300, reflecting the potential for growth in this field.

3. How much does a licensed electrician earn in USA?

A licensed electrician in the USA typically earns between $61,000 and $79,600 annually. The average salary is around $70,300, translating to approximately $1,350 weekly. This range reflects the varying levels of experience and specialization within the profession.

4. Can electricians make $50 an hour?

Electricians can earn competitive salaries, with journeymen typically making between $61,000 and $79,600 annually. This translates to an hourly rate of approximately $29 to $38. While some urban areas may offer rates exceeding $50 per hour, rural locations generally provide lower wages. Factors like cost of living and demand also influence these rates.

5. Do electricians make $100,000 a year?

Electricians typically earn between $61,000 and $79,600 annually, with a median salary of $70,300. While high-performing residential service electricians may exceed $100,000, this is not the standard for most in the field. The potential for higher earnings often comes from commissions and specialized skills.

6. Are electricians financially stable?

Electricians can achieve financial stability, with salaries ranging from $61,000 to $79,600, depending on experience and location. This demand for skilled electricians ensures a stable career path, offering opportunities for growth and the potential to start your own business as you advance in the field.

7. Are electricians the highest paid trade?

Did you know electricians rank among the highest-earning trade school jobs? With salaries ranging from $61,000 to $79,600, electricians enjoy a lucrative career path. This trade requires specialized skills gained through vocational training, making it an excellent option for those who prefer hands-on work.

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