It all depends. the more you know, the more you are worth. My friend Donald makes big money as working both a electrician and a sales of led lamps. Unlike most other sales who know little about electrician, Don makes much money by supplying and installing quality lighting products, providing value-engineering services at any stage. read more
If say you want to become an electrician I would advise instead to become an electrical lineman since they make much more than regular electricians. Centerpoint Energy linemen make around $100,000 a year. read more
Overall in 2011, electricians averaged about 53,000 per year. This averaged out to about $25.00 per hour. The annual salary that electricians received was between $37,570 and $65,260 per year. Where the electrician works will have a dramatic effect on wages. read more