Occupation
Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, working from technical blueprints and diagrams to troubleshoot complex wiring, circuits, lighting, motors, and control equipment. The work involves hands-on problem-solving with specialized tools and test instruments, often requiring adherence to electrical codes and safety standards, and may include shift work depending on the setting. The role suits mechanically minded individuals with formal electrical training who can work independently or as part of a crew and progress through licensing levels from apprentice to journeyman to advanced certifications.
Duties & responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, circuits, and equipment from blueprints and technical diagrams
- Troubleshoot electrical problems using test instruments and diagnostic tools to identify and correct faults
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to plan work procedures
- Comply with electrical codes, safety standards, and OSHA requirements while performing all work tasks
- Test electrical systems and components to verify proper function and document results
- Work at heights and in confined spaces using appropriate safety equipment and practices
- Perform hands-on repairs and installations on motors, control systems, lighting, and distribution panels
What Electrician roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an Electrician make?
Employers posting Electrician roles list a median of $81,000 a year (middle half $70,000–$93,000), from 25 postings that state pay.
66% of open Electrician roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Electrician roles?
38 open Electrician roles from 31 employers; the most at American Crystal Sugar Company, Clear Channel Outdoor and Crusoe, and in Florida, Minnesota and Texas.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Electrician in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 38
- Employers
- 31
- Median pay
- $81,000
- Disclose pay
- 66%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 25 roles
of these roles
Open Electrician roles (38)
Electrician
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC · $29 – $34 / hour
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ELECTRICIAN
United States Space Force
Schriever AFB, Colorado · $66,178 – $77,198
This federal government role maintains and repairs electrical systems supporting U.S. Space Forces and national defense infrastructure, including power distribution, UPS systems, and specialized controls. It suits experienced electricians comfortable with complex troubleshooting, high-voltage work, and sometimes energized circuits in a defense contracting environment.
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Electrician Leader
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Providence, RI · $41 – $48 / hour
A leadership role overseeing a team of electricians at a hospital's facilities department, managing maintenance and installation of complex electrical systems across multiple buildings. This position suits experienced electricians ready to advance into a supervisory capacity while maintaining hands-on technical work.
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Electrician
Bristol Myers Squibb
Devens, MA
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ELECTRICIAN
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Manchester, WA · $40 – $47 / hour
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Electrician - Phoenix Products
Ring Power
Jacksonville, FL
This role maintains and repairs electrical systems at an industrial equipment dealer, working on transformers, circuit breakers, and wiring installations across multiple facility locations. It suits electricians with 5–6 years of commercial or industrial experience who are comfortable with diagnostic testing, blueprint reading, and adhering to code standards.
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Electrician
Indian Health Service
Eagle Butte, SD · $31 – $36 / hour
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Electrician
National Park Service
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona · $33 – $39 / hour
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Electrician
Joint Activities, Department of the Army
Fort Bragg, NC · $27 – $38 / hour
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Electrician
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC · $35 – $43 / hour
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What employers state they pay
Median
$81,000
Middle half
$70,000 – $93,000
From 25 of 38 open roles — the 66% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Skills Electrician postings ask for
Measured from the 38 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Blueprint Reading6 roles15.8%
- OSHA4 roles10.5%
- Programmable Logic Controllers4 roles10.5%
- Microsoft Excel3 roles7.9%
- Microsoft Word3 roles7.9%
- SAP3 roles7.9%
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)3 roles7.9%
Where Electrician roles are
Among the 33 of 38 open roles we could place on a map.
- Ohio2
Employers hiring Electricians
31 in total, most open roles first.
- AC
Clear Channel Outdoor3 roles- CCrusoe3 roles
- VA
Alcoa1 role- ACAndersen Corporation1 role
- Bristol Myers Squibb1 role
Brown–Forman1 role