Wage and benefits for Electricians

[noxx]

Re: Wage and benefits for Electricians

Originally posted by msd:
CALIFORNIA WAGES

Well let me start off by saying that there is no standard. I have paid motivated apprentices a higher hourly wage than non-motivated journeymen. That being said...... Wages for residential are about here.....

$10.00 green
$12.50 helper some experiance.
$15.00 4 year apprentice
$18.00 journeyman
$25.00 foreman

As far as So Cal affordability......
Consider this.......
Typical rent here is $2000 - $2750 per month
Typical Mortgage $2500 - $3800

I have to agree with SDbob that this scale doesn't accurately reflect what's available in SoCal. A good commercial / industrial journey can demand 25+ pretty easily. In service, I'm currently at $30 + comm, bens, etc.

However, it really doesn't mesh with the cost of housing, lots of good tradespeople are getting out of this state.

 

[stanley]

Re: Wage and benefits for Electricians

In Northern Illinois I pay a JW 31.00/Hr with an additional $17.29/Hr. for benefits. (health care and local & national pensions. No holiday pay though. Work has been slow but has picked up dramatically the last month.