Electricians for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Electrical Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree16%Vocational or technical training16%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Helix Electric
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Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years38%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,416 profiles for Electricians in Washington, DC
Last updated: Oct 1, 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $86,997 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,716 – $149,233 yearly
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Electrician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationJourneyman ElectricianEPA CertificationCarpentryEPA 608 Technician CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingConstruction ExperienceLead Journeyman Electrician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesJourneyman ElectricianACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationIMSA CertificationAerial Lift Certification+18 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOhmmeterElectrical GeneratorsElectrician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+12 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsElectrical WorkElectrical ExperienceElectrician
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianElectrical WiringElectrical MotorsMotor Control EquipmentElectrical Systems InstallationDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingElectrical RepairJourneyman Electrician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationJourneyman ElectricianAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSkills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsManagementQuality ControlInterpreting Technical DrawingsElectrician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingNECElectrical Building CodesNFPA 70 Compliance
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 110 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do electricians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an electrician include: communication skills, leadership and electrical experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for electricians?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: Driver's License, Journeyman Electrician and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: journeyman electrician, electrician/team leader and lead journeyman electrician.
What level of education is common for an electrician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an electrician in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an electrician?
Most electricians have 16 years of professional experience.
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