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ANZSCO 341111Updated 2026-01-19
Electrician (General)
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 341111OSCA 381231
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 90k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2130
Salary range: AUD 75k–115k
Job ads trend: +18%
Time to hire: 55–80 days
Visa pathways: Eligible (state-dependent)
State distribution
28.7%
NSW
23.6%
VIC
22.9%
QLD
Education mix
73%
certificate iii/ iv
12.3%
year 12
5.4%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
What you do
- • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- • Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
- • Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
Core skills
- Electrical safety & testing · Core
- Wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) · Core
- Solar / EV charging basics · Edge
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (73%)
- Cert III in Electrotechnology · Qualification
- Electrical licence (varies by state) · License
Recent job ads
- Electrician – Construction · Sydney, NSW
Tasks
- • Connects electrical systems to power supply.
- • Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation.
- • Measures and lays out insulation reference points.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2130
Annual median: AUD 111k
Range: AUD 75k–115k