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Avg. salary range
$79k–$103k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Electricians are tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, machines, and equipment. Electricians are divided into two categories: linemen, who work with higher voltages, and wiremen, who work with the lower voltages. Wiremen generally choose one of five specialties: commercial, residential, light industrial, industrial, and low-voltage.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$73,200
Average
$90,900
High
$112,500
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 7am until 4pm, Monday through Friday. Work schedules can change due to weather, customer demand, or contract duration.
Architecture & Construction
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$90,933
Overall Rank
61st
out of 199 careers
In Architecture & Construction
3rd
out of 14 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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