2017 average pay for electricians and how does OT pay work?

[crowley9978]

I'm just beginning to figure things out so pardon my ignorance if I ask for info that you seasoned fellas consider aggravating and/or common knowledge. What is the average 2017 hourly pay for electricians? What is the general policy (E.G. straight-time or time-and-a-half or .......) for the rate of pay for OT hours worked beyond 40? Thank you for y'all's time and assistance!

[retired nuke]

Average where? https://www.google.com/search?q=average+hourly+wage+for+electrician&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&oq=average+hourly+wage+for+electrician&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.7487j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
What level of experience? Specialized training (motors? transformer/switchyard? breakers?)
Utility employed? Contractor?

Overtime is generally 1.5x after 40. Union contracts have other provisions - shift differential, holidays, Sundy premium - depends on the contract, local, etc.  https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime_pay.htm


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