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What is an electrical installer and how to become one
Electrical Installers are highly technically-skilled individuals who work with electrical systems. They don't just install electrical wiring and panels in commercial or residential buildings; they also work in outdoor construction sites. They often have to operate heavy machinery and dig up trenches and holes for conduits or supports.
Electrical Installers aren't required to have a college education by the majority of employers. While degrees in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers do give you an edge, a high school diploma or GED should be enough to get you through the door. Prior experience and on-the-job training in construction and maintenance will give you a more significant advantage in the job market than formal education.
The average Electrical Installer in the United States earns a yearly salary of $42,000. That's more or less $20 an hour. Although, companies like Harris, Siemens, and Johnson Controls tend to pay higher paychecks. These employers pay their Electrical Installers a highly competitive salary of $76,000 or more on average.
What general advice would you give to an electrical installer?
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Avg. Salary $33,756
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 7%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.84%
Asian 2.15%
Black or African American 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 21.89%
Unknown 4.22%
White 63.50%
Genderfemale 8.07%
male 91.93%
Age - 41American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 41Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Electrical installer career paths
Key steps to become an electrical installer
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Start to develop specific electrical installer skills
Skills Percentages Hand Tools 14.26% Electrical Installation 9.58% Engineering Drawings 7.38% Electrical Equipment 6.25% Electrical Systems 5.83% Complete relevant electrical installer training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electrical installers 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 installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electrical installer resumes.Obtain the necessary licensing
Becoming an licensed electrical installer usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed electrical installer in most of states. 25 states require electrical installers to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.State Education Exam License url Alabama - State exam required Licensed Journeyman Electrician Alaska - State exam required Electrical Worker Arkansas - Third-party exam required Journeyman Electrician Colorado - State exam required Journeyman Electrician Hawaii Degree required State exam required Electrician Research electrical installer duties and responsibilities
- Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
- Install electrical conduit and wiring for 240/120 VAC power, controls and electrical heat tape.
- Install electrical controls for hvac.
- Mount, terminate, and inspect HVAC controls systems.
Apply for electrical installer jobs
Now it's time to start searching for an electrical installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average electrical installer salary
The average electrical installer salary in the United States is $33,756 per year or $16 per hour. Electrical installer salaries range between $24,000 and $47,000 per year.
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How do electrical installers rate their job?
Electrical installer reviews
Bending pipe,cause it cost me money if the measurements is off
Thinking about the job while working the job
Is to keep lights burning to satisfy customers
The customers siting on the dark
Nothing? Its the worst job on site and you have to put up with working with uneducated divs. And thats just the management.
Retarded trades who think they are special. They don't realise to be an electrician requires superior brain power, something they can only dream about. Hence the continual flapping of their gums trying to make us believe their dull useless lives are interesting.
Updated January 8, 2025
