Salary of an Electrical Maintenance Worker
An electric maintenance worker, often referred to as an electrician, is responsible for repairing, installing and maintaining electrical components and wiring in residential and commercial structures. An electric maintenance worker is familiar with electrical safety codes and ensures that all repairs are done according to the regulations. An electrician repairs lighting fixtures, street lights, utility boxes, and circuits. An electric maintenance worker's salary is dependent upon geographic location, type of industy and experience in the field.
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National Salary Average
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An electrical maintenance worker's individual salary is partially determined by national salary averages in the industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May of 2009, the mean annual wage for an electrical maintenance worker/electrician was $50,500. The 50th percentile (median) annual salary was $47,200. The demand for electricians and employment factors across the nation influence those average salary levels.
Geographic Location
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An electric maintenance worker/electrician's geographic location influences his average annual salary range. Economic factors and cost of living indexes also affect those average salary levels. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May of 2009, electricians in Colorado earned $46,300 on an average annual basis. Those employed in West Virginia earned an average of $48,300 per year, and electricians in New York earned $66,600 annually. At the top of the charts, electricians in Alaska earned $67,500 on an average annual basis.
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Type of Industry
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The type of industry partially determines an electric maintenance worker's average salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic, as of May 2009, electricians who worked for bulding equipment contractors earned $50,500 on an annual basis. Those employed by local government agencies made $54,400 annually, and electricians employed by power generation/transmission companies earned $57,300 per year.
Experience in the Field
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Electric maintenance workers are generally required to have a minimum of a high school diploma or five years of experience in the industry. Many are also required to complete an apprenticeship before they are permitted to work independently on electrical wires and electrical equipment. Those with advanced educational achievements, electrical engineering degrees or years of experience in the field earn higher wages than those without experience. According to My Salary, a level one electrician earns an average of $43,800 on an annual basis. A more experienced level three electrician earns an average of $52,700 per year. Those with the most experience earn upwards of $67,100 annually.
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