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Electrician jobs in Washington, DC
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.
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$24–$63/hr
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established in the federal contracting arena. Please visit to learn more about our company! Job Description The Master Electrician performs high voltage electrical installation in addition to other electrical duties, mai…
$98k - $125k
Title: Senior Electrical Mechanical Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence…
$35 - $55 per hour
Cooling Electric, an industry leader in residential and light commercial electrical services. If you are a licensed Journeyman Electrician who takes pride in high quality work and wants the support of a strong team, this…
Summary: National Power, LLC is actively seeking an experienced Generator Technician. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in performing and supervising service operations for National Power's c…
$110 per hour
Lula is looking for a 1099 Electrical Repair Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the Washington DC area . We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental proper…
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What electricians earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $24–$33 | $50k–$69k |
| Journeyman | $33–$45 | $69k–$94k |
| Master / Lead | $43–$63 | $90k–$131k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?
Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.
What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?
State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.
Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?
Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.
How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?
Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.
What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?
Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.
How do you keep up with NEC code changes?
Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.
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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.
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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.
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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.
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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Apprentice Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
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Master Electrician
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Electrical Contractor
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