How much does an electrician make in Japan?

They read a plan with their crew, then run wires and fit lights, outlets, or electrical panels at a building site. Afterward, they test the circuits and record the results.

Did you know? In Japan, passing the First-Class Electrician exam is not enough to get the license: you also need at least three years of practical work.

In Japan, many train at an electrical high school, vocational school, or job-training center, or learn through a company apprenticeship; then they pass written and hands-on tests for the Second-Class license. To get the First-Class license, they pass its exam and gain at least three years of practical experience.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, more experience and higher licenses can open the way to bigger jobs, and pay also varies with employer size and location. Work hours, overtime, and specialty matter too; railway electrical work may happen at night.