How Much Do Electricians Make?

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Roger Wakefield Plumbing Education

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@richt5986 Жыл бұрын

I have been an electrician since 1994. I haven't made under a $100000 in the last 10 years.

@oktode8070 Жыл бұрын

Do you mean that you’ve earns over 100k each year or haven’t managed to even make 100k in 10 years

@richt5986 Жыл бұрын

@Oktode the first one, lol.

@matthewwax4434 Жыл бұрын

Do you own your own company?

@richt5986 Жыл бұрын

@Matthew Wax no. I have been in the same company since the 90s.

@de_xx Жыл бұрын

What state do you work in if you don’t mind saying? I’m 21 and I live in CT close to NY. Want to get into electrical work but not sure where to start. Trade school (lincoln tech) is looking like my best option

@nickduggan3084 Жыл бұрын

$60 an hour here in Boston in the union ibew local 103. Pensions, annuity, and good health insurance.

@RemingtonScarborough Жыл бұрын

$85 an hour here in San Francisco 🫣

@jaredleon5520 Жыл бұрын

Any help for the next November application process you can pass on to me?

@johnsandlinjr Жыл бұрын

My man. Ibew 1238 here

@mcarroll598 Жыл бұрын

Yep I’m in IBEW-Cleveland.

@guswilliams9603 Жыл бұрын

How's the PTO?

@liamjbonner6329 Жыл бұрын

Learn learn learn! On the road currently making 110 a year! May not sound like much but I’ve been in the trade for just over two years! Sky’s the limit!! Especially with the world going into automation and electric everything! Find a niche and start a biz!!!

@kingmelanin7468 Жыл бұрын

What area is this?

@J_Trask 6 ай бұрын

That is amazing! What state are you in? In Texas you can’t start an EC business unless you’ve got a master license, contractors license, insurance, etc.

@slarkinYT Ай бұрын

What type of certification did you get? Also, was it apart of the union?

@fancyclown6863 6 күн бұрын

By just over 2 years do you mean 2 years as a journeyman? Or 2 years as in first day as an apprentice to now?

@FR5190LT172 7 ай бұрын

No regrets…. Went to a vocational high school in New York City. Started as a helper the Summer of my sophomore year in high school, I worked for electrical contractor. Worked 30 years never was laid off a day. Made a decent salary. Raised a family owned my own house. And summer house. Retired now. Great career.

@RogerWakefield 7 ай бұрын

that's the life...congratulations

@RichieDevine8 7 ай бұрын

Inspirational indeed !

@Zain.263 5 ай бұрын

Can I work as electrician in america I am electrical engineer but live in india

@gallardo7813 4 ай бұрын

@@Zain.263when you apply for an apprenticeship you probably have a higher chance of getting accepted since you know some electrical. You just also gotta show them that your not afraid of getting dirty

@Zain.263 4 ай бұрын

@@gallardo7813 where can I apply is there any specific websites when I can apply, I can't much on LinkedIn etc?

@danoesq2 Жыл бұрын

Big difference in pay if your union or not-like most trades.

@jordanadams5902 Жыл бұрын

not really, non-union pays better in a lot of areas

@matthewwax4434 Жыл бұрын

Union in my area sucks and not allowed to think for yourself I’ll pass

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewwax4434exactly. All unions are that way.

@sbman436 Жыл бұрын

It's pretty much identical where I'm from. Union is weak and too political. No one wants to deal with them here. They're corrupt.

@woovelli Жыл бұрын

@@sbman436damn straight

@mcarroll598 Жыл бұрын

Just hit 25 years in the IBEW as a electrician, been a great solid career for myself!

@jackjames8962 11 ай бұрын

Was it hard to get into that union? I’m in Texas and I’m 18, a year before I go to trade school to get my electrician certification, working for a union sounds nice but you have to pay out of your pocket or from the money they give you which I hear isn’t much, Which would you recommend

@NickB412 10 ай бұрын

If you can get into a union, do it.

@user-uh2kh9yd2n 8 ай бұрын

@@jackjames896251 bucks a month its worth it trust me

@joselanda433 5 ай бұрын

What’s the difference of getting into the union union jobs always make the commuting distance horrible why not just trade school and a job around you

@mcarroll598 5 ай бұрын

@@joselanda433 currently I’m working 20 min from home. And we have a jurisdiction we work in. The farthest I’ll usually work is a 35-40 min drive one way.

@kenbrown2808 Жыл бұрын

three quarters of the electrical shops in my area are looking for help. the phones are ringing off the hook and any skilled trade shop worth calling is booked out for months. and remember: electricians can lick their fingers.

@kenbrown2808 Жыл бұрын

@@crash60068 a state of chaos. but I'll go so far as to say it's a state with strong union presence.

@IShould.veKnown Жыл бұрын

The cleanish hands perk sells this to me

@rawnwild Жыл бұрын

Yeah I almost see it as an epidemic at this point even though others will say otherwise. The amount of younger people (I’m a millennial, 29) who are interested in trades has gone down significantly. With the rise of social media, kids are being fed a false sense of what success looks like and are going towards the wrong fields strictly due to money. I joined the trades because I wanted a fulfilling career that would be able to sustain my family for years to come. Make yourself valuable and your family will never go hungry.

@IShould.veKnown Жыл бұрын

@@FirstdaysRthehardest haha true but then next thing you know *bam* **glove hands**

@kingmelanin7468 Жыл бұрын

What area is this?

@Thelordismyshephard50 Жыл бұрын

My uncle is an electrician and he has all his cars and nice house already payed off. But he did have to pass a math coarse to be one of the top electric worker out there. I think it’s geometry must pass with a certain high score.

@matthewwax4434 Жыл бұрын

Don’t let math scare you away from the trades the math you use in the trades is very basic and anyone can learn

@JonWaite-vp3kb Жыл бұрын

@@matthewwax4434ay look if it’s math that I’m actually gonna need and will use consistently then I’ll do it

@AngelRivera-de1lq Жыл бұрын

@@JonWaite-vp3kbfr

@rawnwild Жыл бұрын

@@matthewwax4434facts! I’d be willing to learn anything that’ll make my family happy.

@beefcakees Жыл бұрын

What is your uncle's title? Master electrician?

@lostcoastlocal7073 Жыл бұрын

From the Expert Plumbers mouth - "Become an electrician" 😂

@lostcoastlocal7073 Жыл бұрын

Theres a million ways to get sued in plumbing

@abandonedwilderness1104 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I only known couple good ol fat plumbers and i mean ol old and they cry more about jobs an lawsuits than their wives bitchin at them

@pipedgolf4634 8 ай бұрын

@@lostcoastlocal7073 I’m glad I don’t work in America and have insurance that covers everything 😂

@DelgadoElectric Жыл бұрын

If there are temp workers on the crew on every site, that means the company is hiring! We are in high demand

@streetrat123 10 күн бұрын

$58/hr electrician w/ good benefits here. On overtime $87/hr. Been making $150k consistently.

@roddy.m 7 күн бұрын

How long have you been doing it?

@quincyfellows2636 7 ай бұрын

That’s what I like, So many niches. I’m a commercial electrician but I like to do fire alarm and program panels when I get tired of lighting or setting gear.

@of_ashes 7 ай бұрын

Only 16 of all 50 states in the U.S. place the average salary of an electrician at ≥ $60,000. As well, the pay variations are inconsistent in conjuncture with state cost-of-living. Florida has a rising COL and is the second lowest paid state for electricians; an average annual of $48,000. In addition, Electrical Technician pay is in stark contrast to Electrical Contractor pay, which most averages combine them when creating pay statistics. Not wanting to start an argument, just wanted to give an expanded view of the situation from the perspective of a 11-year Electrician.

@TimShoes-bb6hf Жыл бұрын

Electricians in my production steel mill make $160k per year

@nevinkuser9892 Жыл бұрын

@@FirstdaysRthehardestThat's fun and exciting. Steel mill workers are tough, not sissy boys.

@kingmelanin7468 Жыл бұрын

What area is this?

@CJ-fh5xq 8 ай бұрын

Working 70+ hour weeks?

@jerrywells5551 4 ай бұрын

I make more money than God

@urhorsin_1124 Жыл бұрын

I’m make 33 an hour as a second year apprentice I’m a Pipefitter

@kingmelanin7468 Жыл бұрын

What area is this?

@urhorsin_1124 11 ай бұрын

@@kingmelanin7468 it was in Osceola steel mill but the job was only 3 months

@Frankie-ki5gg 2 ай бұрын

is it hard ?

@raytheperson 3 ай бұрын

when he said electrician my heart actually dropped for a second

@MirandaShayee Жыл бұрын

Problem is 60k a year these days doesn’t go far at all.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Depends on where you live, but for the most part you’re right

@fananderson3913 10 ай бұрын

Im a third year apprentice in California making 6 figures. Location is key

@christopherdelcastillo0077 10 ай бұрын

At least you won’t deal with student loans, assuming you join the union as an apprentice.

@avernvrey7422 9 ай бұрын

@@fananderson3913 CA also has VERY high cost of living. That 100k may be the equivalent of 40k in KS, IA, or SD...

@fananderson3913 9 ай бұрын

@@avernvrey7422 the cost of living is not 60% higher in California lol

@FBIAGENT-uh3zm 9 ай бұрын

It also depends on what type of electrician you become. A residential, commercial, or industrial. They all pay a bit different, with a different type of work and work pace.

@RogerWakefield 8 ай бұрын

Very true, also on where you are located. What type sparky are you?

@docmccrappie4098 3 ай бұрын

residential Arkansas master electrician. not very fun being on your own. it’s very cut throat. illegal licensing electricians sneak in without paying overhead and inspections. once you in w a few contractors. It’s great. very hard to get started on your own

@dingaling14 Жыл бұрын

I'm 43 yr old and been an electrician most of my adult life. I've noticed that it's getting really hard to find any young people to help these days. Most of the younger generation is either smart and lazy or dumb but will work.

@mob9672 Жыл бұрын

I'm your age and looking to make a career change. Am I too old?

@Roberto91811 Жыл бұрын

@@mob9672Go for it, im currently in trade school to become an electrician and it’s very common to see guys over 40 studying to become electricians

@robcarrillo9956 Жыл бұрын

I just started the trade, taking classes as well at the local trade school. My profesor is in his 70’s and he started in his early forties. If he did and is successful I don’t see why you cant too.

@desmondlangat1223 Жыл бұрын

I am here let's go

@josephhoward4010 Жыл бұрын

Answer: the boomers don't want to pay us LIVABLE wages. The same job that once could have a man with no college degree raising an entire family, own a car and own a home now barely gets one single man making it month-to-month in a studio apartment. Why do you think we're pissed off and don't want to work? This is why people turn to addictions and hook-up culture, and then depression and suicide. To achieve what was once common and relatively simple now takes heroic strength, focus and self-sacrifice, especially if youre crawling out of the pits of poverty. I already have a college degree by the way and I'm going back for a second undergrad and then a Masters in electrical engineering just so I can make enough money so that one woman will find me desirable.

@jme92685 3 ай бұрын

The problem is $60,000 today is barely enough to scrape by on.

@limitless_tenn 2 ай бұрын

where???

@jme92685 2 ай бұрын

@@limitless_tenn in America??? The average house price is $450,000. Roughly 7.5 times the average salary in this industry. How sustainable is that?

@limitless_tenn 2 ай бұрын

@@jme92685 buying a house ≠ scraping by. fresh out of apprenticeship I doubt most aren’t looking to just outright buy a house at least I wouldn’t, whether the salary is sustainable or not really depends on your priorities.

@sockwith2holes 2 ай бұрын

You are bs

@ItalianoDio- 15 күн бұрын

@@jme92685 $450,000? Maybe for a 4 bed, 2-3 bath house. 2 bed, 1-2 bath is about $230,000 on average. Stop trying to buy a mansion. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@NoGamerLikeThis 6 ай бұрын

I’m 25 yo, been a licensed electrician for about a year and a half for a private industrial contractor. Made 100k last year, great benefits, work truck, phone, tools, etc

@roIIin 4 ай бұрын

Any suggestions to an 18 year old starting up?

@NoGamerLikeThis 4 ай бұрын

@@roIIin 1. Be attentive. Look things up on KZfaq to keep teaching yourself your trade. It doesn’t have to be hours a night, it could be a few little things a week. 2. Take initiative. Sometimes when you’re first starting out and you don’t know everything you can feel useless and like you’re just trying to look busy. Take that time to start cleaning the site or getting tools back to the truck or job box. Your journeyman will love you if he never has to tell you to clean up after yourself, or him lol. 3. Find a company that values you. Some company’s will treat their guys like dirt, no benefits etc. joining a union almost guarantees great pay and benefits. 4. Be safe man. Some sites and company’s are very unsafe, always be aware. If things look dangerous, they probably are. Back away, get out of the line of fire if something were to happen. There’s always company’s that prioritize safety and those are ultimately the right places to be even when it seems overkill.

@docmccrappie4098 3 ай бұрын

@@roIIinyea don’t do it. it sucks and is a horrible career.

@motocruzr Ай бұрын

@@docmccrappie4098what should you do instead?

@trademarktaz 3 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about changing jobs and trying to become an electrician but the schedule and hours for most electricians sound brutal. The apprentice hours sound good but I would love a regularly scheduled 9-5 type of job

@EvolutionIX219 3 ай бұрын

If the field interests you, you could always get into electrical sales. I make close to 100k just selling electrical supplies.

@devonw9467 Жыл бұрын

I'm a first term apprentice and we have a decently sized team and we are very busy! So many jobs in the go our journey men get a little stressed at times from all the on the go jobs

@bryanhp1308 8 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for sharing your information on these comment sections. Im learning a lot and it is helping me choose my next future and greatest job in the world!

@RogerWakefield 8 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@ThePatriotsrule1 Жыл бұрын

When I worked at McDonalds in high school, I had a regular named Ed, he was an electrician and we bonded over me trying to be an electrical engineer, great guy and did make me think about reconsidering which would’ve been a better idea

@MrZachgonz Жыл бұрын

Union electricians are making $35 an hour near me for starting wages. Those guy also need to go to school though for 5 years. So that’s an extra commitment you’d have to take on.

@thomasdragosr.841 Жыл бұрын

As a union electrical apprentice you start earning right away. School is two nights a week for 5 years. You get health benefits after 6 mos. and a raise every 6 mos. The cost of school is very cheap maybe $2000.00 for the 5 years. You will be able to join the union at the end of apprenticeship. It’s a great career!

@kingmelanin7468 Жыл бұрын

What area is this?

@fananderson3913 10 ай бұрын

$35!? I make $44 as a third year apprentice. This must be in a right to work state

@kingmelanin7468 10 ай бұрын

@@fananderson3913 San Antonion, TX starts at $13, most nonunion outfits dont pay for tools or school (south of the mason-dixon, US). How do I know? I was physics student and got tired of not having "hands on techbical skills" for jobs. Picked up some IT certs, but had no employer bites. Decided to call my JATC, took the test but found out how many are on the waiting list. Then, called every electrical association to see who needed apprenteces (union, power distro, low voltage, nonunion etc). Got tutned away either because im over qualified or it pays too low starting out. The world needs electrical technicians but employers dont want you unless they can profit at least 3 times your wage off of your labor without you later becoming competition or asking for a wage increase.

@trevnti 10 ай бұрын

Most ppl need to go to collage for 4 years just to apply for basic jobs. Why not trade school it

@michaellanglois8218 Жыл бұрын

100k plus is quite easy in Canada. There’s such shortage of skilled trades man right now. If your will to do side jobs you can make some serious cash 💰

@williamsway4577 9 ай бұрын

Where are you at in canada. I'm in the Okanagan BC thinking about becoming an electrician

@pipedgolf4634 8 ай бұрын

@@williamsway4577 do it. The entire world is about to hit a shortage of tradesmen

@FollowJesus777-KING Жыл бұрын

I make 47k now doing an incredibly easy job and im going to start school to be an electrician. Im 22 is it even worth it for me? It seems to me that a lot of them dont get paid much more than what i do now especially starting out (unless the've done it for over 10 years). I live in ohio

@robcarrillo9956 Жыл бұрын

I guess it depends where you are. In the metro Boston area $50 per hour is not out of the norm for a licensed electrician that knows his line of work well. And as an employee.

@FollowJesus777-KING Жыл бұрын

@@neuralgarden thanks homie. There is opportunity to make more but not 6 figures ubless i become a manager which is very unlikely and not really something im interested in and i dont even know if they make that much. Thanks for the advice

@matthewwax4434 Жыл бұрын

@@FollowJesus777-KING electricians in Ohio make around 25-30 hour for the average pay and the top percent of workers will make around $40hr, if you ever plan on moving to higher cost of living states or owning your own company though it can go a lot higher than that, also what do you currently do for work?

@FollowJesus777-KING Жыл бұрын

@@matthewwax4434 i work at an overlaminate company. Im a shipping clerk. And i do not plan on moving anytime soon

@walterbaldwin3643 Жыл бұрын

Im 29 and started 3 months ago. There are guys that are 35 just getting here licenses and there are guys that are 22 getting there licenses. Go for it

@anthonypicozzi4414 Жыл бұрын

I'm in NYC I make 38.50 it does pay you just have to be willing to do the hours

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

8hrs work for 8hrs pay

@linehandibew6205 8 ай бұрын

As an electrical lineman I double that and some. 225k and I’m on storm in Maine I should hit 250, fuck college

@dilln3117 7 ай бұрын

You’re making that with 40 hours a week?

@linehandibew6205 7 ай бұрын

@@dilln3117 tons of overtime and double time. I make 71$ an hour straight time. 107$ an hour overtime and 142$ and hour double time. Every week varies depending on emergency work. Gotta be in it to win it. I’m a whore so I take everything they send my way

@youfoundmilky 6 ай бұрын

@@dilln3117 like 70-90 lol

@peeeoii2738 6 ай бұрын

I’m a CNC programer and manual machinist looking to get into the trade crazy how much geometry, processes materials tools theory, code, carbon content, and so much more bs I need to know and still get paid absolutely dog shit getting offers at other companies for under $30 with my experience f this bro electrician work will be a cake walk compared to what I’ve had to do.

@jerrywells5551 4 ай бұрын

225 aint shit I make more money than God

@eamonia 8 ай бұрын

Dude, this channel is great. I hope it's inspiring a lot of young men and women to avoid wasting their time going to college just to wind up with no job in their field and tens of *thousands* of dollars in student loan debt. Good on ya, buddy.

@RogerWakefield 8 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@rzawistowski33 4 ай бұрын

I got my IBEW interview coming up. Got some good connections to help my ranking on top of my confidencein my abilities and abilityto learn. Journeyman tops out at $48.74 starting June 1 in my area, probably be around $60 by the time i hit the 5 years. Then work to be a master.

@ourtube4266 6 ай бұрын

In reality, that 100k is for folks bust their ass 60-80 hours a week in high cost of living areas. Don’t get seduced by the millionaire tradesman myth and do your own research on the BLS site. The median pay is right at 60k, that probably includes overtime and you probably won’t make that until you have 5 years experience.

@infinitusomnia243 Жыл бұрын

I am really in doubt if i should go to Hvac or Electrician. I am thinking in the long run which one will be easier to start my own small bussiness??? As far as i understoohvav makes less money but it’s a little bit less complicated to learn and work for yourself, an i wrong? Someone could help me? Thank you so much

@Jacob-sd8sw Жыл бұрын

Bro same

@GranPuba 7 ай бұрын

As an electrician working for yourself you can charge somebody $150 to install a single outlet. Houses have a lot of outlets, do the math. Whereas in HVAC, You're going to be lifting some really heavy stuff, like WATER HEATERS AND FURNACE'S (sometimes on rooftops). lol Think about it 😊

@nolifezay4636 6 ай бұрын

@@GranPubaso ur saying choose electrician?

@1414141x Күн бұрын

A friend of mines son has completed his 3 year electrical apprenticeship 6 months ago. He starts a new job at the nuclear power station next month earning £45000 a year plus overtime. Not bad for a lad of 21 year old. His other son has taken 7 years training to reach his Associate Anaethetist job at about the same pay. Not bad for neither going to University as neither of the lads are academic.

@IntenseMindofMiguel Жыл бұрын

Pls do a video on Hvac. I'm no handy man, I actually went to trade school, invested thousands in tools nd worked on hundreds of units in the past few years

@el_urod3608 8 ай бұрын

I live in Phoenix. Just finished the IECI apprenticeship program and now I’m making $29/hr.

@HappyReds 7 ай бұрын

Listen I've worked with master plumbers i have bo degree or anything im just a helper. If you wanna make over 100k starting off. The real money is in side jobs. Side hustles instead of being in a union or do both. You'll be making well over 200k a year probably

@jeremypollack5219 10 ай бұрын

Not in Florida. Taking home half that after taxes

@AlexLopez-jr1pu 8 ай бұрын

If you’re an electrician at a large steel mill, you can make upwards of $160k with overtime and shift covering.

@RogerWakefield 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome...the grind AND money is there for anyone that wants to take it....unfortunately most people don't....

@joeavdichuk7991 7 ай бұрын

Liuna up in canada im a concrete finisher/machine operator $43/hour only been in the union 2 years made about 108k my first full year about 65-70k if were short due to winter but ive been lucky🤞

@maxwolthuis 11 ай бұрын

I’m 30 and really want to make a career change to become an electrician. I’d take a pretty big pay cut but the job I’m in is Miserable. Might be a little late in the game but later is better than never right?

@RogerWakefield 11 ай бұрын

30?! No such thing as too late, average age of an electrician is 40+! You have plenty of time to learn and grow in that trade, get after it and make that money!

@supercooldude824 10 ай бұрын

What do you do know ?

@maxwolthuis 9 ай бұрын

@@supercooldude824 I work as an estimator in the Security industry, I put together bids and focus mainly on DIV 8, 27, and 28 for building specs. I do the security for Sherwin Williams, the city of Denver, RTD, Amazon, and the lds church. Being stuck at a desk is numbing.

@finkthreely7089 6 ай бұрын

I joined the Ibew at age 31 when I was sick of my old career. 0 regrets. After my apprenticeship, I'll be earning about the same as my old career, but my retirement and health insurance are paid in addition to, not deducted from that. Plus double-time on Sundays. I'm proud of my work at the end of the day.

@garrettmcbride7539 Жыл бұрын

Once you go sub-sector, that's when you see real money

@marvin3872 Жыл бұрын

78k here in atx 520 local union before OT.

@TGTA90 10 ай бұрын

I’m about to finish my second year with a non union electrical shop. I’ve learned a lot in the beginning because it was so new but I don’t feel like I’m learning much at all anymore. Really want to find a new company that cares about teaching and the foreman/senior guys just seem miserable and burnt out.

@matthewmcqueen8289 10 ай бұрын

I am 36 and wanted to get into ur field. Any tips? Am I too old to start? Anything I should look into first? Any feedback would be appreciated

@sohailmalik7051 7 ай бұрын

Believe me Electrician making more than Doctors working 10 hours daily or contracting base even more

@twenty3_v777 7 ай бұрын

I been in the trade for 9 years and am currently studying for my Electrical Exam to become licensed I currently make about $53,500 a year which is $26 hr. Charlotte, NC

@docmccrappie4098 3 ай бұрын

😂 sounds like me. 34. Been on own for 4 years. Get the test passed. Wait your turn. Hopefully it pays off. it’s been rough at times tho. it’s not all peaches and cream like everyone is saying

@BLUE-mr8pq 3 ай бұрын

I want to become an electrician but I have no type of knowledge or experience. Can anyone recommend where and how to start?

@RogerWakefield 3 ай бұрын

I’d check out ElectricianU…Dustin is a great guy and I bet he’s got some videos on where to start

@joeshmoe8952 3 ай бұрын

A good trade school that is approved by the state. That way you can get your state electrical trainee card. Also if you’re trying to go the union route, math is very important. If you took algebra in high school and passed you’re good but if you didn’t then you would have to complete it somewhere such as a junior college or adult school. The online do it yourself course is great if you are good at math but if not then the junior college or adult school would be better.

@sweetsteven217 2 ай бұрын

Find your local IBEW union hall and talk to the student coordinator. Apply for apprenticeship or CW/CE program if available. They’ll probably put you to work right away if there’s a lot of work in your area. Distance to job varies but no one wants to work right now so you have a good shot especially if you’re in the midwest. What area are you in?

@danodallas4760 Жыл бұрын

Just go on indeed and see if your not getting per diem its kinds rough on the bottom for electricians

@Lyatnycdai Ай бұрын

I was in the top ten percent and only made $82,995 a year 😢

@paulcarson7752 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a career change. Any kind of trade feels like the best idea. Electrical is my first choice. Wish me luck.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@SteveFrench_420 Жыл бұрын

I'm a handyman and have been thinking about going back to school for either plumbing or electricity. The massive amount of tools a plumber needs is a big discouragement. I thought I needed to many tools when I worked as a heavy duty truck mechanic.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

It honestly depends on what you do. Commercial, new construction, service, they require some of the same tools but not all. I recently made a video on basic tools you need starting out, not as many as you think

@MrStaybrown 8 ай бұрын

Underground mines pay nearly 100k/ year, surface mining is over 100k/ year. Its the shift rotation that nobody likes.

@RogerWakefield 7 ай бұрын

I saw a video of a mine somewhere across the world collapse with a lot of people inside...that is dangerous stuff..are you a miner?

@MrStaybrown 7 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield was. Retired. It's slightly dangerous as any other trade. The machines and power are designed a bit different than above ground stuff. And most everything is automated the dangerous part is the environment. Take care of your lungs, body. Don't inhale fumes, silica or coal dust, there's always an upwind side in a mine, ventilation moves one way.

@iamTkzs 4 ай бұрын

Got laid off as a fiber installation technician. I've been thinking of going back to school to be an electrician. I'm in SC so still figuring out specifics.

@SKULL1776 10 ай бұрын

Texas most companies pay journey man a salary of 50-60 k . Pay has gone up during the years tho. Starting apprentice use to make 13-15 hour 😬

@avernvrey7422 9 ай бұрын

THAT is far more realistic than any 100k+ talk. Most of the jobs paying 100k+ are in high COL locations. At $13, the kids have no incentive to enter the trades. Starbucks pays more...

@FBIAGENT-uh3zm 9 ай бұрын

Most commercial and industrial companies are starting now at around 15 to 18 with high end apprentices being at like 25 to 27

@avernvrey7422 9 ай бұрын

@@FBIAGENT-uh3zm even at $27 that's about 56k a year, without overtime. Still a more realistic TOP estimate than the 100k talk.

@SlimeOhIm 3 ай бұрын

@@FBIAGENT-uh3zm18-20 is pretty realistic.

@Titantitan001 Жыл бұрын

A lot of unions are 100k+ near chicago

@electricaltyler5998 8 ай бұрын

My pay rate here in las vegas is 10.25 per hour residential but I make money off piece work last job industrial was 36 hr with benefits depends on where and who you work for

@angel-xk8ro 2 ай бұрын

I’m 21 been doing roofing since 17 but I want to switch to something different. The electrical trade has caught my attention but it seems difficult to understand and I think about the phrase “ you won’t know if you like something until you try it” but I watch all these videos and it just makes me feel dumb.

@garycasper2929 3 ай бұрын

U a funny one today my friend... 😂

@licensetochill79 Жыл бұрын

Become a refrigeration technician not an air conditioning guy a refrigeration technician work in the commercial industrial field make 160 easy plus per year. Only downside you don't see your family much

@YCCC2RICH 8 ай бұрын

Why don’t u see them

@licensetochill79 8 ай бұрын

@@YCCC2RICH always working heat cold and mid temp something is always broken

@hamzahassan5963 7 ай бұрын

Duration of study sir?How many years or months to before you start working.

@xCALIMADRIDISTAx 11 ай бұрын

Made 115,000 at the age of 26 as a journeyman in Washington state Haven’t looked back since

@avernvrey7422 9 ай бұрын

A high cost of living state...

@factorymad3236 8 ай бұрын

How long have you been in this field to make this much?

@xCALIMADRIDISTAx 8 ай бұрын

@@factorymad3236 I made that amount on my third year of apprenticeship. With OT I make that now on 40 hrs a week

@AzeveidoMateus 8 ай бұрын

How about as a freelance electrician? I’d like to try the self-employed route. Being my own boss for a change sounds like something I’d like to try.

@RogerWakefield 8 ай бұрын

That's a bit harder to get info on, just becasue of location and how often you do jobs and the size of them...it could be a great way to go

@rayc1503 5 ай бұрын

I do quite ok doing Gas plumbing and electrics. I'm good with multi trades but my main profession is what I do well.

@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын

What is your main profession?

@rayc1503 5 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield I guess you call it HVAC over In the USA gas, plumbing, refrigeration & electrics.

@JasonCougar-k5r 13 күн бұрын

Unless your ibew or journeyman and above your making tops 60k like tippy top. I suggest go ibew or major company everyone else keeps their foot on your throat wont sign off on hrs and your easily replaced by 3 or 4 illegals because a journeyman can basically do the job with a few installsrs that they can teach the basics in a couple days.

@jimbojames9370 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like the pay for trades is better south of the border. I make $49 an hour here in Ontario. But that only works out to $37USD.

@edwinroyal9734 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, our American neighbors make more money than us, and then they complain about inflation when our cost of living is higher.

@MrSpud900 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been an electrician (fully qualified) since I was 19, I earn good money of course but is no way the highest earning trade I can assure you 😂

@FollowJesus777-KING Жыл бұрын

How much do you make? How long did it take you to get there? Im thinking about doing this but idk if i should. Im going to be going to school for it and work full time at a unrelated job. Its a really easy job and i make 47k

@Keepgoing9919 Жыл бұрын

You’re also 19 which means you probably couldn’t have done it for more than a year. You’re literally at the base rate of pay right now or close to it. Unfortunately nowadays it seems like the quickest way to get any impactful raise is to company hop.

@user-px7vs5sg2k Жыл бұрын

What would u say is the highest paying?

@C_Harper 11 ай бұрын

@@Keepgoing9919he said “since he was 19”

@zicesick8870 10 ай бұрын

But theres a future in it don’t misinform people there is a future in it you can easily make 60k/year pretty fast ofc not as soon as you start but you can get there just gotta put in the work and open for knowledge so you can learn more and faster plus good benefits and insurance ofc.

@Funnymemikey1988 Жыл бұрын

Uncle Roger!!!! Woot woot..... Ok Please listen to Mr Wakefield. He is not lying. This is absolutely 💯 true. TRADE SCHOOL! TRADE SCHOOOLED..

@noneya972 Жыл бұрын

How likely are you to get shocked or to get shocked and die.

@Lypty Жыл бұрын

Pretty unlikely but it can still happen depends on health and what your working on Im in school for it and saw 4 people get zapped and nothing happened 🤷‍♂️

@oldformatguru 11 ай бұрын

It's actually higher than you'd think google how many electricians die every year. It's scary shit. Especially if your with someone that's not paying attention

@jfros9794 10 ай бұрын

@@Lyptyhow long is school

@Lypty 10 ай бұрын

@@jfros9794 well for me my school runs a program that I go to in the AM (5 periods) and It’s my junior and senior year and I get my osha 10 certification and my nocti certification which is all you need to get an Intership than be a apprentice

@dingaling14 8 ай бұрын

@@LyptyI been doing electrical work for over 20 years. I get hit by 110v fairly often but it's not bad at all. The biggest thing seems to be people cutting wires and them blowing up in their eyes so always turn your head or wear eye protection and you'll be just fine

@derektradesQQQ 2 ай бұрын

I’m going to start a 9 month program for electric technology and get my certificate of achievement I hope that’s enough to get a decent job I’m bout to turn 21

@ShotzFired88 9 ай бұрын

Im in an electrician pre apprenticeship program. Im looking at my future and wondering where in oregon i should live? Im thinking of being an overhead lineman.

@michaelreynolds7469 8 ай бұрын

Hey bro, it's my second week being an apprentice with absolutely no experience and other than the money and benefits it's... Something. Any advice for me, completely new to all of it and my journey man definitely is annoyed by me and my questions.

@ShotzFired88 8 ай бұрын

@michaelreynolds7469 I'm a pre apprentice, not an apprentice, If I was on the job I could show you some little tips and tricks, but I don't have much advice, except have fun, cause electrical is really fun.

@michaelreynolds7469 7 ай бұрын

@@ShotzFired88 alright thanks, I appreciate it

@__Shun 6 ай бұрын

@@michaelreynolds7469 how tf did u get an apprenticeship with no certificates? i mean im in the UK and looking but im stuck and dont know where to start

@willinthearea6318 6 ай бұрын

I’m a bathroom remodeler and I do my own plumbing and electrical. I find the plumbing and electrical the easiest and lightest part of the job. The tile work is the hardest with all the heavy tiles going up and down the stairs and heavy wet saws and very messy job. Drywall is also a pain in the butt. I should’ve just become a licensed electrician….Easy and light work and they get paid more.

@hellsbreach 11 ай бұрын

Nice. I'm just starting my 5-year apprenticeship with local 673.

@RogerWakefield 11 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@jak50cent 10 ай бұрын

Electricians are perfect

@MatheusPutti 7 ай бұрын

I’d like to being an electrician in USA, i have 32 but i’m live in Brazil, i’ve resarched about the career steps there and i’m not sure about me experiance here will be considering there.

@electricaltimelapsetest5713 9 ай бұрын

Seattle. $59 hr on the check. Non union 100% benefits paid

@ao5241 7 ай бұрын

Withovertime can you make 100m

@jameswright4947 5 ай бұрын

Navy electrician/ Technician / Renewable Energy / I've made close to 100,000 on the road if u want it.

@RogerWakefield 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Congrats, there's money to be made in almost every trade 😎

@docmccrappie4098 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been at it for 15 years. started out on my own four years ago. and it’s been a nightmare and a shit show finding solid work. so go find something else to do kids. cheap contractors and competing with illegal trades is not very fun

@davebanfield6251 10 ай бұрын

Not in Oklahoma lmao About $65 to $70.

@benignozambrano9356 Ай бұрын

So it's better to go with electricians rather than becoming an electrical engineer?

@ronmesser9091 Жыл бұрын

I have a associates degree in industrial electricity, since 2013 I worked 3 companies as machine maintenance, 60k a year last job, is it too late for me to take the test with that degree ?

@santos6824 4 ай бұрын

Im 25 and making 96k, im aiming to 100K. Hopefully this year😅

@RogerWakefield 4 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

I'm a handyman "extraordinaire", specializing in antique houses and commercial buildings. But I still do "typical" houses as well. I charge between $75 and $120+/hr, plus materials. But wjen it comes to electrical inside the walls, I call a licensed electrician.

@Dojahs Жыл бұрын

That dudes videos are incredible unsafe everytime

@dawildcatz87 8 ай бұрын

Get into controls to be in the top 10, or just be a wire puller.

@elim5353 11 ай бұрын

In ny we are close to 90,000 a year in check and roughly 50,000 in benefits

@ao5241 7 ай бұрын

With overtime can u get 110k

@GranPuba 7 ай бұрын

Cost of Living is gonna eat that down 😂

@stephanieparsons1056 Ай бұрын

Idk my son LOVES being an electrician

@RogerWakefield Ай бұрын

That's great!!

@carlosmontes4511 11 ай бұрын

60,000 is more realistic

@tryharder1053 6 ай бұрын

I work for non union company worst job ive ever had

@mikemorales2120 Жыл бұрын

I made 150k as a handyman in san diego

@goattalk2697 8 ай бұрын

Hey bro i live in San Diego too. What company do you work for, im interested in applying

@mikemorales2120 8 ай бұрын

@@goattalk2697 its my company , Michael Morales Pro Handyman Services

@polygamygaming7526 6 ай бұрын

What about military related electrical jobs

@The360Electrician Жыл бұрын

Pretty accurate if I saw so myself.

@RogerWakefield Жыл бұрын

username checks out...

@joshmoyer815 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t do that job for 60,000 not even a 100,000 would be enough. That’s coming from a lineman. I’ll leave it at that.

@manolinfonseca3335 Жыл бұрын

Where?

@adi7795 Жыл бұрын

And there is no enough of them out there

@darnellfields8672 11 ай бұрын

Looking to get into a trade thats not too life threatening. I have an associates in IT if that helps. Im think electrical barber school or maybe something with computers? I need help

@RogerWakefield 11 ай бұрын

Well with different fields like that, it really just comes down to actually doing them and seeing which one you like and see yourself doing in the long run..don't get into one for the money...if you really like your job the money will come..do something you love

@sniperslim 11 ай бұрын

lolll that setup

@Sn00chieb00chies Жыл бұрын

Solar 🤙🏼

@rexgould 6 ай бұрын

How do I get usa citizenship? electrician wages are nowhere near $100k in Canada, like half that in a lot of places

@SlimeOhIm 3 ай бұрын

Here’s part of the catch. To earn 100k a year you’ll need to travel to shitty locations for months at a time, and likely not even work as an electrician. My uncle is a certed electrician, but the only way he makes over 100k a year is by being in a similar role to safety guy for a very large solar company. He doesn’t and hasn’t touched anything electrical like that for a very long time. I know he went to a trade school, and I imagine that gave him college credits aswell because it’d be difficult to get into his position without them. The other comments where people say they’re making more than 100k, and still touch the wires ect… are rare cases, and those people are adding in the insurance provided and some other benefits. Not actual $ per hour in the true sense.