How to hire a low voltage electrician

How to hire a low voltage electrician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step low voltage electrician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a low voltage electrician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new low voltage electrician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a low voltage electrician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect low voltage electrician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of low voltage electricians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Low Voltage Electrician	Description	Hourly rate
   Low Voltage Electrician	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$16-36
   Apprentice	An apprentice is responsible for learning specialized tasks on their chosen field through actual job training under the supervision of tenured staff. An apprentice's duties include performing administrative tasks as needed, creating observation reports of daily operations, providing possible recommendations on improving productivity, and adhering to the business' safety standards and regulatory procedures... Show more	$12-24
   Wiring Technician	Wiring technicians install and conduct maintenance on wiring in electronic products. They are responsible for ensuring that machines are in working condition, and they continuously review products to ensure only good products are released to customers... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Ladders
   • Switchboards
   • Switches
   • Circuit Breakers
   • OSHA
   • Test Equipment
   • Safety Standards
   • Switch Gear
   • Security Systems
   • Voltage Systems
   • KV
   • Electrical Components

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   Responsibilities:

   • Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
   • Possess a working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
   • hold, door contacts, alarm panels and CCTV.
   • Work on ladders, poles & in manholes with minimal supervision.
   • Install IP cameras, VOIP phones, T1 extensions, telephone and fiber backbones.
   • Install CCTV cameras, monitors, power supplies and receivers in commercial and residential structures.

   More low voltage electrician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your low voltage electrician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A low voltage electrician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a low voltage electrician in North Carolina may be lower than in Vermont, and an entry-level low voltage electrician usually earns less than a senior-level low voltage electrician. Additionally, a low voltage electrician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average low voltage electrician salary

   $52,209yearly

   $25.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level low voltage electrician salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average low voltage electrician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$77,603	$37
   2	Washington	$73,947	$36
   3	New Jersey	$73,715	$35
   4	Oregon	$67,596	$33
   5	Massachusetts	$64,211	$31
   6	Michigan	$63,396	$30
   7	District of Columbia	$59,749	$29
   8	Maine	$56,314	$27
   9	Colorado	$56,256	$27
   10	Maryland	$55,448	$27
   11	Kansas	$55,185	$27
   12	Illinois	$53,517	$26
   13	Virginia	$48,016	$23
   14	Ohio	$43,536	$21
   15	Arizona	$43,209	$21
   16	Georgia	$40,620	$20
   17	Florida	$38,222	$18
   18	South Carolina	$36,141	$17

   Average low voltage electrician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Western Area Power Administration	$78,173	$37.58
   2	Stanford University	$64,769	$31.14	3
   3	Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory	$63,307	$30.44
   4	Defender Services	$60,913	$29.29
   5	Seattle Pacific University	$60,892	$29.27
   6	Trillium Staffing	$59,311	$28.51
   7	Georgetown University	$58,389	$28.07	2
   8	University of Michigan	$57,854	$27.81
   9	The University System of Maryland Foundation	$57,149	$27.48
   10	NIKA	$56,544	$27.18
   11	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$53,166	$25.56
   12	Wachter, Inc.	$51,958	$24.98	38
   13	Merritt	$51,745	$24.88
   14	J&J Worldwide Services	$51,588	$24.80	4
   15	United States Marine Corps	$51,465	$24.74
   16	Indian Health Service	$50,488	$24.27
   17	Tradesmen International	$50,324	$24.19	180
   18	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$50,253	$24.16
   19	University of Virginia	$50,230	$24.15	5
   20	Marine Travelift	$49,839	$23.96

4. Writing a low voltage electrician job description

   A low voltage electrician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a low voltage electrician job description:

   Low voltage electrician job description example

   Apply today – Start ASAP $24-28/hr
   

   Skills Reading Prints & Preform Layouts Proficient with wiring devices & terminating Able to run & bend conduit Preform underground to trim out

   Qualifications Minimum 5 years of Experience Have all hand and power tools Reliable transportation Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines

   
   Perks

   -Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

   -Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

   - 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

   - Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!

   
   

   CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

   Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right low voltage electrician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with low voltage electricians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit low voltage electricians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your low voltage electrician job on Zippia to find and recruit low voltage electrician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with low voltage electrician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new low voltage electrician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the low voltage electrician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new low voltage electrician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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