Electricians in Belfast are earning more than teachers, architects or midwives according to a new report which shows some electricians are taking home a pay packet equivalent to £58,600 a year. They discovered that tradespeople in many instances make more money than university graduates and that some in-demand trades like electricians in Belfast can earn even higher wages. Mr McGuire said when examples of average tradespeople salaries in the North are compared to average university graduate salaries it shows that construction apprentices could earn more than many graduates. The report shows plumbers earning £41,942; roofers earning £40,270; plasterers earning £39,713 and bricklayers earning £38,042 while it shows grasduats such as pharmacists earning £42,252; dental practitioners £40,268; architects £38,228 and teachers earning £37,805. “On the other hand, apprentices earn while they learn, taking home around £17,000 a year.

Source: The Irish Times March 05, 2018 15:56 UTC