According to a previous report, the electrical power line installers and repairers were the highest paid electricians with an average salary of $63,090 in 2015. In the coming years, electricians who can perform tasks like electronic systems repair, industrial component wiring, and solar photovoltaic installation are likely to have the best job opportunities. According to BLS, in 2019, the median electrician salary was $56,180 annually – well above the national median of $39,810. Also, electricians employed in the government sector earned more than any other industrial sector that employed electricians.