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 Victoria Below 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: Victoria Workers 2023: 37,778 Workforce growth 2023-2026: 0.6% New workers needed by 2026: 2,276 Other regions include:
Melbourne – inner metropolitan: 4,395 workers, 1.0% growth, 321 new workers needed Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan: 1,643 workers, 0.5% growth, 90 new workers needed Melbourne – southern metropolitan: 7,295 workers, 0.6% growth, 431 new workers needed Melbourne – northern metropolitan: 5,031 workers, 0.7% growth, 309 new workers needed Melbourne – eastern metropolitan: 5,424 workers, 0.6% growth, 325 new workers needed Melbourne – western metropolitan: 4,397 workers, 0.6% growth, 258 new workers needed Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands): 1,271 workers, 0.6% growth, 77 new workers needed Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe): 1,399 workers, 0.2% growth, 65 new workers needed Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon): 2,378 workers, 1.0% growth, 170 new workers needed Gippsland: 1,422 workers, 0.5% growth, 80 new workers needed Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee): 276 workers, -0.7% growth, Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee): 547 workers, 0.0% growth, 23 new workers needed Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn): 974 workers, 0.5% growth, 56 new workers needed Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray): 796 workers, 0.7% growth, 51 new workers needed Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast): 529 workers, -0.2% growth, 18 new workers needed "I've found a much better work-life balance in the construction industry. I feel like every hour that I work I'm valued. I think as a female you do bring something different to the table."
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