Electricians in District of Columbia
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings, homes, and infrastructure. They ensure all work meets electrical codes and safety standards In District of Columbia the median pay is $78,970 a year, 25% above the national median of $63,190.
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
Openings in District of Columbia and remote
- Electrician · National Gallery of Art · Washington, District of Columbia · $29.23–$34.15
- Electrician Career Coach · CourseCareers · USA · Remote
- Electrician · Smithsonian Institution · Washington, District of Columbia · $34.71–$42.63
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Electricians.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Electricians pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 47-2111.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.