Side-by-side distribution
Electrician
$81,120
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 25.2%
- Live roles
- 305
Foreman
$77,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 26.6%
- Live roles
- 297
Highest-paying jobs
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Journeyman Electrician with Sign On Bonus
Highest-paying jobs
Telecommunications Foreman
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Commercial Electrical Foreman
Commercial Plumbing Foreman
Electrical Supervisors (Foreman and Superintendent)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Base Power Company
|
$81,120 | 11 |
| SI Sila | $78,000 | 6 |
Octoenergy
|
$51,862 | 6 |
|
Crusoe
|
$111,020 | 4 |
|
Classet
|
$75,000 | 3 |
Origis Energy O&M and Construction Technicians
|
$72,800 | 3 |
Rising Edge Group
|
$66,041 | 3 |
Home Brands
|
$56,160 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Apex Companies
|
$48,880 | 16 |
| FL Flynncompanies | $72,800 | 11 |
| VF VSC Fire & Security | $68,640 | 10 |
ITAC
|
$84,590 | 5 |
|
Dave Jones LLC
|
$116,480 | 3 |
| LO Loenbro | $92,144 | 3 |
|
Classet
|
$83,200 | 3 |
InProduction
|
$75,000 | 3 |
Electrician salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $81,120 | 3 |
Electrician vs Foreman: which pays more?
The median for Electrician is $81,120 per year (typically $65,494–$98,015), versus $77,500 for Foreman ($67,600–$95,000). That puts Electrician about 5% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Electrician and Foreman are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.