How much can a self employed electrician make?

Answer 1

In May 2004, median hourly earnings of electricians were $20.33. The middle 50 percent earned between $15.43 and $26.90. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $12.18, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.63. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of electricians in May 2004 were as follows:

Motor vehicle parts manufacturing $30.04

Local government 22.24

Nonresidential building construction 19.99

Building equipment contractors 19.76

Employment services 15.62

Apprentices usually start at between 40 and 50 percent of the rate paid to fully trained electricians, depending on experience. As apprentices become more skilled, they receive periodic pay increases throughout the course of their training.

Some electricians are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Among unions representing maintenance electricians are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; and the United Steelworkers of America.

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Answer 2

The potential is unlimited depending on the individual especially when it is their own business. Individuals with great expertise in terms of business knowledge, good critical thinking skills, good communication skills, a passion for what they do, determination, and commitment can earn great wealth.