$53,030. The mean salary for an electrician was $53,560 in 2013, more than that of a carpenter ($44,980) and construction worker ($35,020). Construction managers, however, earn far more than electricians, with an average salary of $92,700 a year.verage Electrician Pay vs. Other Best Jobs. The mean salary for an electrician was $53,560 in 2013, more than that of a carpenter ($44,980) and construction worker ($35,020).