Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Certification

Survey Says

 

Sept 4, 2018

Mastere electricians earn the highest median hourly rate at $35.97. General electrical license and journeyman rates are close behind, followed by apprentices who average almost $19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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