How much does a master electrician make?

Masters will show proficiency in:

• Creating electrical blueprints and building plans

• Solving complex electrical system failures

• Monitoring, evaluating, and coaching other electricians

• Being the point of contact for owners and vendors

• Planning and executing projects alongside architects, engineers, general contractors, and other tradespeople

Master electricians understand a larger scope of electrical concepts, which is why journeymen need additional training to assume more responsibilities. The median annual wage for master electricians is around $75,000. The lowest 10% earned less than $39,000, and the highest 10% earned more than $200,000 per year.

Some industries pay higher annual wages than others. The median annual wages for master electricians in the top industries in which they worked are as follows:

• Electric power generation, transmission and distribution: $81,000

• Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors: $70,000

• Local government, excluding education and hospitals: $69,000

• Power and communication line and related structures construction: $60,000

Although most work full time during regular business hours, some master electricians may work evenings and weekends. In emergencies or after storms and other natural disasters, they may have to work long hours for several days in a row. This enables them to earn significant amounts of money in overtime, night, and holiday pay.