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Electrician Salary in New Zealand

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The New Zealand median is $69,091 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$69,091
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,758
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,091
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$33.22
varies by city

Electrician salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$69,091
Hamilton, NZ$69,091
Tauranga, NZ$69,091
Dunedin, NZ$69,091
Lower Hutt, NZ$69,091
Wellington, NZ$51,761
Auckland, NZ$48,191
Christchurch, NZ$46,349

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrician make in New Zealand?
The national median electrician salary in New Zealand is about $120,000 per year ($10,000 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $80,500 to $120,000.
Which New Zealand city pays electricians the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $120,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays electricians the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $80,500 per year for a electrician.
What is the typical salary range for a electrician in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about $56,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $166,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have electrician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is electrician in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.