Electrician
High DemandTrades & ServicesGlobal median: $58,000/year · Growth: +11% per year
Global Salary Range
Highest Paying Countries for Electrician
Switzerland
Norway
United States
Denmark
Netherlands
Australia
Ireland
Singapore
Sweden
Belgium
Qatar
Germany
Austria
Canada
Finland
* Estimated based on country mean salary ratios
Electrician Salary Across All Regions
North America
Best: 🇺🇸 United States — $68,545
$61,691
regional avg
Europe
Best: 🇨🇭 Switzerland — $100,182
$32,648
regional avg
Asia Pacific
Best: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — $47,455
$30,318
regional avg
Middle East
Best: 🇶🇦 Qatar — $58,000
$26,786
regional avg
Latin America
Best: 🇲🇽 Mexico — $16,873
$10,162
regional avg
Africa
Best: 🇿🇦 South Africa — $11,600
$4,441
regional avg
About Electrician Salaries
A Electrician earns a global median salary of $58,000 per year. The top 10% of earners in this field make $120,000 or more, while entry-level positions start around $28,000.
Demand for Electrician roles is classified as High, with projected annual growth of +11%. This career falls under the Trades & Services sector.
Salaries vary significantly by country and region. Switzerland, the United States, and Norway typically offer the highest compensation globally, while developing economies offer lower nominal salaries but often with lower costs of living (higher PPP-adjusted value).
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