Electrician Jobs in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Electrician Market Overview

Massachusetts offers premium electrical opportunities driven by world-class healthcare and biotechnology.Mass General Hospital leads medical electrical work, while MIT and Harvarddrive research facility needs. Boston tech corridor offers high-tech electrical roles, and Raytheon defense contracts provide specialized opportunities. Offshore wind development creates new marine electrical jobs.

Highest-Paying Massachusetts Cities for Electricians

Boston

$38-55/hr
Healthcare • Tech • Universities

Cambridge

$40-58/hr
MIT • Biotech • Research

Waltham

$36-50/hr
Raytheon • Defense contractors

Worcester

$32-42/hr
UMass Medical • Manufacturing

Springfield

$30-38/hr
Baystate Health • Industrial

New Bedford

$35-48/hr
Offshore wind • Marine

Massachusetts' Biggest Electrical Employers

Mass General Brigham Health

Mass General, Brigham & Women's, specialty hospitals

600+ electricians
$35-52/hour
Location: Boston area • Medical equipment • Critical power systems

MIT & Harvard Universities

Research facilities, laboratories, campus infrastructure

400+ electricians
$38-55/hour
Location: Cambridge/Boston • Research electrical • Laboratory systems

Raytheon Technologies

Defense systems, missiles, radar technology

300+ electricians
$40-58/hour
Location: Waltham area • Defense electrical • Security clearance preferred

Biotech Companies

Biogen, Moderna, Genzyme, biotech corridor

250+ electricians
$36-50/hour
Location: Cambridge/Boston • Clean room electrical • Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Logan Airport & MBTA

Transportation infrastructure, transit systems

200+ electricians
$34-45/hour
Location: Boston area • Transit electrical • Airport systems

Industries Hiring Electricians in Massachusetts

Healthcare (Highest Volume)

Mass General: $35-52/hour
• Medical equipment electrical
• Critical life support systems
• Emergency backup power

Biotechnology

Biogen/Moderna: $36-50/hour
• Clean room electrical systems
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Research laboratory infrastructure

Defense/Aerospace

Raytheon: $40-58/hour
• Advanced electronics systems
• Security clearance preferred
• Military radar/missile systems

Renewable Energy

Offshore Wind: $35-48/hour
• Marine electrical systems
• Wind turbine maintenance
• Grid interconnection projects

Massachusetts Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Massachusetts code
• Fees: $180 total ($100 app + $80 exam)
• 15 hours continuing education every 2 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years as journeyman electrician
• Master exam + business law
• $100,000 liability insurance
• Can pull permits and supervise

High-Value Specializations

Medical Equipment: Hospitals pay premium
Clean Room: Biotech/pharmaceutical
Research Labs: University facilities
Marine: Offshore wind projects
Authority: Mass Board of Electricians • (617) 727-9957

Career Progression

Apprentice$20-28/hr
Journeyman$32-45/hr
Specialized (Medical/Biotech)$38-58/hr
Master/Foreman$50-70/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Hospital infrastructure projects
Summer: University campus work
Fall: Biotech facility expansions
Year-round: Healthcare & research
Pro tip: Medical electrical experience opens highest-paying doors

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Boston/Cambridge

$38-58/hr
Home: $800k • Rent: $2,800

Worcester

$32-42/hr
Home: $350k • Rent: $1,600

Springfield

$30-38/hr
Home: $250k • Rent: $1,200
Massachusetts pays top wages but housing is expensive - Boston area offers highest pay but costly living. Central/Western Mass provides better value.

Ready for Massachusetts Electrical Work?

Massachusetts leads the nation in healthcare, biotechnology, and research electrical opportunities. World-class hospitals, universities, and innovative companies offer premium wages for skilled electricians specializing in medical, research, and high-tech electrical systems.

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