r/Wildfire • u/mastr_shifoo • 4d ago

Electrician

Im an inside wireman apprentice in Ca currently earning 45 an hr take home and im in my 2nd year. At 5 yrs ill be taking home 70+ and hr.dependent on area of project. Once journeyed out id be somewhere in the 80+ and with potential to get 120/hr…would leaving this career for wildland be a wise choice? In not exactly sure how much yall make but im assuming more than my potential. Let me know your thoughts . Thank you

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u/Dumpster_Zen 4d ago

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/25Tables/html/RUS%20(GW)_h.aspx

Our big raise just happened though! 🤣🤘

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u/mastr_shifoo 4d ago

That shits confusing me ..how tf u get to the 90s wages?

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u/Dumpster_Zen 4d ago

Like 30 years of service? Haha I dont know.

Im at 9 years and make 27 an hour. So... math?

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u/mastr_shifoo 4d ago

Bro you deserve more! Are you planning to make this lifelong? Whats ur plans if not?

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u/Dumpster_Zen 3d ago

My plan is to foster a healthy work environment, make good memories, stash away what I am able to, live like a dirt bag in my car. Grind out as much overtime as I can in the summers, have an enjoyable 4 months off with my family friends. Continue that cycle until my masters is finished. Get a job as a janitor in antarctica for a contract or two. Then use my degree to teach elementary school.

But in reality... who knows! Maybe ill just cash out and move to Chile.

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u/mastr_shifoo 3d ago

Bro thats awesome ..it seems your super determined and everything you said is super realistic..you got it! Lol funny u say live like a dirt bag in car lol im currently doing that rn ..its only for a few days and ill be able to go home and spend with my family..best of luck to ya…and remember to always stop and smell the roses ..live in the moments

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u/mastr_shifoo 4d ago

https://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/pwappwage/wage/25138220.html?VarWageId=25138220

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u/Impossible-Heat-9630 3d ago

Yes we know other trades get paid more. What the fuck is your problem?

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u/mastr_shifoo 3d ago

I dont have a problem..i had a doubt regarding occupations and wanted clarity ..wanted to know if id be short changing wages if i went full fledge wildfire