Electrician: pay, skills & FAQs

Typical US pay for a electrician is about $25–$40 per hour (roughly $52K–$83K a year full time). Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.

Completion of an apprenticeship (4–5 years) and a state journeyman license.

The skills that come up most in electrician job descriptions are: Reading blueprints, NEC code, Wiring & conduit, Troubleshooting, Safety (OSHA), Power tools. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.

There are 145 electrician jobs open on Click2Job right now, including 2 remote or work-from-home roles. Listings update every hour.

Right now the most openings are in Mojave, CA; California City, CA; Tehachapi, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".

Employers with open electrician roles right now include Outsource, Finish Line Staffing, Tradeco of Chicago, BRAVI ELECTRIC INC.

Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level electrician" and look for listings that mention training.

Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.