how much do electricians make in richmond va
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage for an electrician was $52,910 as of May 2011. This worked out to $25.44 an hour, and the best paid -- or busiest -- electricians could earn the equivalent of $39.75 an hour or more if they were in the top 10 percent of earners. The bureau statistics presume 40 hours of work per week, 52 weeks per year, and the actual charges may vary.