$32 - $36 per hour
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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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$98k - $125k
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$37.91 - $44.6 per hour
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About Us Greenscape Energy is the fastest-growing green solutions provider in the DMV. As a group of highly-trained professionals, the Greenscape team stands ready to meet the needs of our clients by providing effective…
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Job Title: Industrial Electrician Job Description This role supports all electrical and mechanical maintenance needs for plant machinery, building systems, and safety-related equipment in a large manufacturing environmen…
O&M II - Master Electrician Job Description Location: [Insert Location] Start Date: 15 July 2026 Pay Rate: $130,000 per annum Job Description: As an O&M II - Master Electrician, you will be responsible for overseeing ele…
$32 - $40 per hour
Job Title: Electrical Technician Job Description This role works as part of a team of technicians to build custom-engineered electrical solutions for advanced equipment used in highly technical industries, including aero…
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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
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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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