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What is an electrical installation supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an electrical installation supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $40.35 an hour? That's $83,932 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 3,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreElectrical Installation SupervisorUS Average
Salary
6.6

Avg. Salary $83,932

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.3

Growth rate 1%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.18%

Asian 1.83%

Black or African American 5.74%

Hispanic or Latino 11.62%

Unknown 4.37%

White 75.26%

Gender

female 5.13%

male 94.87%

Age - 50
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 50
Stress level
9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an electrical installation supervisor

  1. Explore electrical installation supervisor education requirements

    Most common electrical installation supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.8 %

    Associate

    31.3 %

    High School Diploma

    25.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific electrical installation supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Electrical Installation100.00%
  3. Complete relevant electrical installation supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electrical installation supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electrical installation supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electrical installation supervisor resumes.
  4. Research electrical installation supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage electrical & technical crew, supervise ABB DCS & gauging system and entire maintenance department, as needed.
    • Complete management and operational control of electrical generation plants, electrical distribution systems and HVAC systems.
    • Flow meters, DP meters, mag meters, ozone systems, ultra sonic meters, psi meters, etc.
    • Complete installation and troubleshooting of Ethernet systems.
  5. Apply for electrical installation supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electrical installation supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average electrical installation supervisor salary

The average electrical installation supervisor salary in the United States is $83,932 per year or $40 per hour. Electrical installation supervisor salaries range between $61,000 and $113,000 per year.

Average electrical installation supervisor salary
$83,932 Yearly
$40.35 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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