Right now, there is a huge demand for electricians, and the demand is exceeding the supply. So, if you are looking for an in-demand career, becoming an electrician is a great choice. Here are some of the benefits.
Tangible Benefits
- You’ll be shown the money. Electricians earn excellent salaries, In Illinois, the average pay for an electrician is $26.74 an hour. Multiply that by 40 hours a week and 52 weeks, that’s more than $55,000. Plus, with experience and overtime, you can earn even more; some electricians make more than $100,000 per year.
- Plus, the benefits. In addition to the income, if you are part of a union, you may be able to receive benefits such as health and disability benefits, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
- Low cost of entry. In addition to what you can make, entering this field is very low cost. No six figure costs for a four-year college education. If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, you can enter an apprenticeship program. You can also go to a community or technical college for advanced training at a fraction of the cost of a four-year college.
- Earn while you learn. Many apprenticeship programs pay you while you are being trained.
- Career advancement. How do you earn more? There are numerous specialized areas to advance your career…and your income. These include:
- Automotive electrician
- Electrical designer
- Electrical assembler
- Industrial electrician
- Solar panel electrician
- Job security. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for electricians will grow 6–9% from 2022–2032, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This is expected to create an average of 73,500–80,000 new electrician jobs each year. As mentioned above, right now the demand is exceeding the supply.
Non-Tangible Benefits
While the financial benefits are certainly appealing, becoming an electrician will provide much more than the money.
- Interesting work. Becoming an electrician means you will never be bored at work. You will need an ability to solve problems and think on your feet. Here are just a few things you may be asked to do:
- Develop blueprints for electrical systems.
- Inspect electrical systems for safety hazards and malfunctions.
- Install electrical systems and equipment.
- Maintain those devices and systems.
- Repair those devices and systems
- Replace old or damaged electrical equipment
- Stay fit. Becoming an electrician means you will be physically active. You’ll move around, climb ladders, squat, and even lift heavy equipment.
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T. People get that it takes knowledge and skills to perform electrical work – skills they don’t have.
- Instant gratification. You’ll see the results of your work right away. You will end almost every day knowing you accomplished something.
- Satisfaction. Put all this together and you will have a job in which you will be very happy.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric for a Career as an Electrician
If you are interested in becoming an electrician, Ravinia Plumbing is interested in talking with you. We offer interesting work, excellent compensation, and opportunities for advancement. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 96 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we’ve made a name for ourselves as the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicagoland. Contact Ravinia Plumbing today to schedule an appointment.