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Advice: Job: ElectricianFair wages for electricians I'm not sure if this is better posted at Fair Wages or Negotiate Raises but...if you want to make good money as an electrician go union! Here in Seattle a commercial wireman makes $37.00 an hour and an additional $14.50 in benefits such as an employee sponsored annuity and health/vision/dental plan. We've already negotiated yearly raises so in 2 years time we will be making $43.00 an hour ON THE CHECK and $14.50 an hour in said benefits. Thats $57.50 an hour as a total package! You work 2000 hou...
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Hourly Rate ChartMedian Hourly Rate by Years Experience Job: Electrician 
Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 1 Feb 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 1,826
Job Description
People with the job title Electrician typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
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.
Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
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