Electricians install and maintain electrical equipment for homes and businesses. The demand for workers with these specialised skills is increasing in Victoria.What is an electrician?Electricians set up and manage electrical systems for homes and businesses. In this role, you will find and fix electrical problems and make sure everything is safe.The average weekly earnings for electricians in Australia is $1,749. Note this salary is current as of May 2024 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.Job demand in VictoriaBelow are the employment forecasts for electrician jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2023 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2026.'New workers expected' accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 years. These forecasts are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.Region: VictoriaWorkers 2023: 37,778Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.6%New workers needed by 2026: 2,276Other regions include:Melbourne – inner metropolitan: 4,395 workers, 1.0% growth, 321 new workers neededMelbourne – inner south-east metropolitan: 1,643 workers, 0.5% growth, 90 new workers neededMelbourne – southern metropolitan: 7,295 workers, 0.6% growth, 431 new workers neededMelbourne – northern metropolitan: 5,031 workers, 0.7% growth, 309 new workers neededMelbourne – eastern metropolitan: 5,424 workers, 0.6% growth, 325 new workers neededMelbourne – western metropolitan: 4,397 workers, 0.6% growth, 258 new workers neededBallarat and surrounds (Central Highlands): 1,271 workers, 0.6% growth, 77 new workers neededBendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe): 1,399 workers, 0.2% growth, 65 new workers neededGeelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon): 2,378 workers, 1.0% growth, 170 new workers neededGippsland: 1,422 workers, 0.5% growth, 80 new workers neededHorsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee): 276 workers, -0.7% growth,