These workers earned an average of $79,250 a year. Most electricians worked as building equipment contractors, earning an average annual income of $52,600. Electricians employed by local governments tended to earn slightly above the national average for this occupation and made an average annual income of $57,580.hese workers earned an average of $79,250 a year. Most electricians worked as building equipment contractors, earning an average annual income of $52,600. Electricians employed by local governments tended to earn slightly above the national average for this occupation and made an average annual income of $57,580.