Being an electrician is a truly rewarding career for me after being an aviation electronics tech(airline moved out of town).
I served my 4 year apprenticeship and attended trade school as well. Out here in Colorado a 1st year journeyman makes around $42K -$50K a year, depends who you work for, union or non-union, etc. (I work non-union). A first year apprentice usually starts at $10 an hour. Again, depends who you work for.
I thought my previous schooling in electronics would count for the apprenticeship school, It didn't. But the troubleshooting experience helps me a great deal now.
Good Luck!
