Electrician Hourly Rate

Updated: 15 May 2012

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	AU$0	AU$23	AU$46	AU$69
Hourly Rate	AU$14.71 - AU$39.05
Overtime	AU$19.52 - AU$68.58

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	AU$0	AU$50K	AU$100K	AU$150K
Bonus	AU$0.00 - AU$9,000
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	AU$29,879 - AU$92,358
Country: Australia \| Currency: AUD \| Updated: 15 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 664

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Job Listings for Electrician Jobs

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Dec 20	Underground Electricians	Barrick Gold Corporation: Australia	Victoria
	We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified Underground Electricians with experience working on underground mobile and fixed plant equipment... Indeed
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Jan 25	Electricians	NILSEN (NT)
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Jan 23	ELECTRICIANS	Ikon Communications Pty Ltd	Victoria
	ELECTRICIANS We are currently seeking experienced Electricians for FIFO Camp/Facilities maint roles. All roles will fly out from Perth on 2 x 1 and 4 x 1... Indeed

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General Electric (GE) Energy	Not enough data

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Electrical Contractor / Electrician	AU$13.56 - AU$38.19
Construction	AU$14.54 - AU$39.72
Electrical / Lighting / Wiring Products	AU$13.28 - AU$35.43
General Contractor	AU$17.45 - AU$40.73
Electrical & Mechanical Repair	AU$13.76 - AU$36.55

Key Statistics for Electrician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 1%			Male 99%
Hourly Rate:	Not enough data			AU$19.44 - AU$30.82

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

37%

5-9 years

31%

10-19 years

21%

20 years or more

10%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Certificate (Cert)	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 12%		Dental: 4%
	Vision: 2%		None: 87%

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Career Path for Electrician Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Electrician

Salary Range

AU$29,879 - AU$92,358

	Apprentice Electrician AU$14,557 - AU$40,153
	Electrician Assistant AU$16,534 - AU$64,624
	Electrical Apprentice AU$14,315 - AU$40,021

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Electrician

Salary Range

AU$29,879 - AU$92,358

	Electrician - Certified AU$38,479 - AU$88,130
	Maintenance Electrician AU$42,707 - AU$103,658
	Industrial Electrician AU$52,059 - AU$104,424

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Salary Map for Electrician Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Electrician Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Electrician Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City

Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City

1. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

2. Perth, Western Australia

3. Darwin, Northern Territory

4. Townsville, Queensland

5. Gladstone, Queensland

6. Cairns, Queensland

7. Sydney, New South Wales

8. Adelaide, South Australia

9. Brisbane, Queensland

10. Hobart, Tasmania

11. Melbourne, Victoria

12. Gold Coast, Queensland

13. Newcastle, New South Wales

Electrician Job Description

People with the job title Electrician typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Helpers--Electricians

Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

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