Electricians (except industrial and power system)
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7241 ยท Browse All Occupations
Electricians in this unit group lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Apprentice Construction Electrician
- Apprentice Electrician
- Building Construction Electrician
- Building Electrician
- Construction And Maintenance Electrician
- Construction Electrician
- Construction Electrician Apprentice
- Domestic And Rural Electrician
- Electrical Fixtures Installer
- Electrical Wirer - Construction
- Electrical Wiring Installer - Construction
- Electrician
- Electrician - Troubleshooter
- Institution Electrician
- Journeyman/woman Construction Electrician
- Residential Construction Wirer
- Residential Wireman/woman
- Wiring Electrician
- Apprentice Electrician
- Construction Electrician
- Construction Electrician Apprentice
- Domestic And Rural Electrician
- Electrician
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for electricians (except industrial and power system).
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $31,278 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $62,524 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $58,537 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $31,485 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $56,645 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for electricians (except industrial and power system).
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $56,645 |
| Female | $58,345 |
Extracted Salary Information (38 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for electricians (except industrial and power system).
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for electricians (except industrial and power system)
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 305 |
| 25 to 34 years | 595 |
| 35 to 44 years | 405 |
| 45 to 54 years | 390 |
| 55 to 64 years | 270 |
| 65 to 74 years | 70 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 2,045 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for electricians (except industrial and power system). Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 650 |
| Part Time | 1,405 |
| Total | 2,055 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for electricians (except industrial and power system). Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,005 |
| Female | 40 |
| Total | 2,040 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for electricians (except industrial and power system). Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 1,775 |
| Self Employed | 270 |
| Total | 2,045 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for electricians (except industrial and power system). Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 1,920 |
| Unemployed | 120 |
| Total | 2,045 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for electricians (except industrial and power system). Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 30 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 260 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1,015 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 625 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 30 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 95 |
| Total | 2,055 |