Hourly Rate by City for Electrician Jobs

Updated: 11 Feb 2012

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Hourly Rate by City

City	Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Many factors can affect pay. To get the full picture, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$21	$42	$63
Chicago, Illinois	$15.04 - $60.82
Houston, Texas	$9.79 - $24.51
Los Angeles, California	$15.51 - $56.67
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$8.21 - $24.47
Orlando, Florida	$9.14 - $21.70
Atlanta, Georgia	$10.09 - $39.45
Charlotte, North Carolina	$13.68 - $25.32
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,068

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Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 23	Journeyman Electrician - Roadway Lighting -CDL-B DRIVERS LICENSE	Lighting Maintenance Inc	Baltimore, Maryland
	Lighting Maintenance Inc ("LMI") has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Electrician. Work will consist of installation, and repairs of roadway lighting... Indeed
Jan 21	Marine Electrician	Central Radio Company Inc	Norfolk, Virginia
	Responsibilities of Marine Electrician 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class marine electricians. Shipboard... for Marine Electrician X-Military a plus Must be a US... Indeed
Jan 24	Plumber &/or Electrician needed for Buddhist Center in Sonoma County, CA	Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center	California
	San Francisco. Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center is seeking a plumber and/or electrician to help with maintenance and refurbishing of buildings and temples. This... Indeed
Jan 25	Journeyman Electrician	RISE Engineering	Colonie, New York
	Journeyman Electrician, preferably one with significant experience performing premium efficiency lighting upgrades. Details: This Journeyman Electrician... Indeed

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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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