Utilities
Electrical Technician — Global Hiring Overview
Electrical Technicians install, test, and maintain electrical systems across industrial plants, substations, and distribution networks.
Median Salary
$68.0k
$49.0k – $96.6k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
11.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for electrical technicians in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 11% year-on-year increase in Electrical Technician mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Salary Trend
Electrical Technician compensation typically falls between $49.0k and $96.6k, with experienced electrical techs in the global energy market commanding $96.6k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Electrical Technicians typically progress to Lineman, Substation Engineer roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Install and maintain electrical equipment
- •Run testing and troubleshooting
- •Support commissioning and outages
- •Follow electrical safety standards
Qualifications
- •Electrical trade certification
- •Industrial / utility experience
- •Hands-on testing background
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Electrical Technician jobs by city
Electrical Technician jobs in Houston
24.8K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Dallas
18.3K openings · $77.5k
Electrical Technician jobs in Midland
18.9K openings · $74.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Denver
15.3K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Pittsburgh
14.2K openings · $71.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in New Orleans
14.8K openings · $68.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bakersfield
14.2K openings · $71.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Calgary
21.8K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Edmonton
17.1K openings · $76.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Fort McMurray
15.3K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Aberdeen
22.4K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in London
16.5K openings · $98.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Manchester
13.6K openings · $71.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Oslo
18.9K openings · $98.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Stavanger
20.6K openings · $95.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bergen
14.2K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Rotterdam
18.3K openings · $87.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Amsterdam
15.3K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in The Hague
14.2K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Hamburg
16.5K openings · $85.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Munich
15.3K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Berlin
15.3K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Frankfurt
15.3K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Paris
17.7K openings · $89.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Lyon
14.2K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Madrid
15.3K openings · $71.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Copenhagen
16.5K openings · $91.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Milan
14.2K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Dubai
23.0K openings · $89.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Abu Dhabi
23.6K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Doha
21.8K openings · $89.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Riyadh
23.6K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Dammam
22.4K openings · $78.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Jubail
20.1K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Muscat
17.1K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Kuwait City
17.7K openings · $83.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Manama
14.2K openings · $80.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Mumbai
21.2K openings · $39.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Delhi
18.9K openings · $37.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Vadodara
19.5K openings · $30.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Ahmedabad
18.3K openings · $32.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Chennai
17.1K openings · $34.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bangalore
18.9K openings · $37.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Hyderabad
17.7K openings · $35.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Pune
15.3K openings · $34.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bhubaneswar
14.2K openings · $28.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Singapore
21.8K openings · $95.2k
Electrical Technician jobs in Kuala Lumpur
17.1K openings · $59.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Jakarta
18.3K openings · $54.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bangkok
14.2K openings · $55.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Tokyo
18.3K openings · $88.4k
Electrical Technician jobs in Seoul
17.7K openings · $83.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Shanghai
20.6K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Beijing
20.1K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Perth
21.8K openings · $89.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Brisbane
18.3K openings · $81.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Sydney
17.1K openings · $93.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Melbourne
15.9K openings · $89.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Astana
15.3K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Atyrau
17.1K openings · $59.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Baku
16.5K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Santiago
15.9K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Rio de Janeiro
18.3K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in São Paulo
16.5K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician jobs in Mexico City
16.5K openings · $53.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Bogotá
14.2K openings · $47.6k
Electrical Technician jobs in Johannesburg
16.5K openings · $51.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Cape Town
14.2K openings · $49.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Lagos
18.3K openings · $51.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Port Harcourt
16.5K openings · $53.0k
Electrical Technician jobs in Luanda
14.2K openings · $57.8k
Electrical Technician salary insights
Electrical Technician salary in Houston
$80.2k
Electrical Technician salary in Dallas
$77.5k
Electrical Technician salary in Midland
$74.8k
Electrical Technician salary in Denver
$80.2k
Electrical Technician salary in Pittsburgh
$71.4k
Electrical Technician salary in New Orleans
$68.0k
Electrical Technician salary in Bakersfield
$71.4k
Electrical Technician salary in Calgary
$80.2k
Electrical Technician salary in Edmonton
$76.2k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Electrical Technicians
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Electrical Technicians
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Electrical Technicians
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Electrical Technicians
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Electrical Technicians
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Electrical Technicians
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Electrical Technicians
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Electrical Technicians
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Electrical Technicians
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Electrical Technician in the global energy market is around $68.0k, typically ranging from $49.0k to $96.6k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.