They furnish their own hand tools. Construction electricians move to various work sites. Ongoing construction can make work sites noisy. Most construction electricians belong to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Many maintenance electricians belong to industrial unions.
Wages vary with training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. Electricians who work in motor vehicles earn more than those in local government. Pay varies with the area of the country, the employer's industry, and the worker's experience. Apprentices start at about half the wage of skilled workers but receive raises in pay as their skills improve. Full-time electricians generally receive benefits.