maineff t1_j6wnun4 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Reply to comment by Tony-Flags in Most needed jobs in Maine? by Pleasentplayer1230

I am a Master electrician here in Maine I can confirm. Most helpers are starting at 20 to $25 an hour non-union. I think the union rates are a little bit lower actually initially, but that's a trade-off where further into the apprenticeship you'll be making more than the non-union kids. I'm self-employed and charge $105 an hour.

Magus1739 t1_j784nw6 wrote on February 4, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Now I'm really thinking about switching over to being an electrician

maineff t1_j7dwu0x wrote on February 6, 2023 at 2:00 AM

A lot of the community colleges have evening courses for the education

Seyword t1_j6xoimx wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Who would pay $105 an hour? 🧐

maineff t1_j6xoz7m wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Literally all my customers do. I know some electricians that are now getting $135 an hour. The thing you have to understand about being a self-employed electrician, is that there are going to be hours that you cannot bill. Because of that you generally need to have a higher billable hourly rate.

exhaustedforever t1_j6ydx34 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 7:39 PM

I would. My home needs help. But I’m in a GRAY area an no one wants to come here, I swear.

UnkleClarke t1_j6ybawa wrote on February 2, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Haha. Anybody that needs an electrician. $105 is a bargain these days!

ChickenBeans t1_j73wrf4 wrote on February 3, 2023 at 9:57 PM

Per hour including travel, parts runs etc. like a mechanic… add OT/ call fees and that adds up! HOWEVER Folks deserve to be covered for running a good proper business and stepping up to help us in emergencies at all hours. Thank you!!

Slimslade33 t1_j6xp0q7 wrote on February 2, 2023 at 5:05 PM

People who can't do it themselves and live in a rural area without many options...