The job prospects of those training to become an electrician are generally expected to be good. Today’s growing population will need additional homes, schools, factories and commercial buildings and electrical systems are a key component of these. Those considering prospective careers would therefore be well advised to look to the merits of electrician apprenticships.
The yearly take-home salary of an electrician can also make it a good career to choose. The average pay can be around $50,000 per year, although salaries of up to $80,000 are a possibility for those at the top of the profession. Apprentices generally start at a pay rate of around 30 to 50% of fully qualified electricians, although this quickly increases as their training progresses.
Serving an apprenticeship as an electrician also provides the opportunity to become your own boss. While many qualified electricians work for electrical contractors, it is also possible to set up a business and work as a self employed electrician.