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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ATO reveals highest paying tradie jobs paying up to $135,000 a year
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data has revealed the highest paying tradie jobs in Australia. The list is based on the 2022-23 tax return data of millions of people, with the top job raking in more than $135,000 a year on average. Coal miners topped the list, earning an average income of $135,026 per year. There are 41,924 coal miners in the country, with wages higher for male coal miners at $139,698, who make up the vast majority of workers. Builder construction project managers came in second place, with an average income of $132,992 per year. There are 74,184 people in the job, and again male incomes were higher at $135,767 per annum. RELATED ATO reveals 10 highest paying jobs in Australia: '$472,475 a year' Centrelink alert for 240,000 Aussie families as some see popular payment stopped Mortgage warning over popular Gen Z property trend Rounding out the top three were drilling plant operators with an average income of $132,272, based on 11,087 people working in the job. Looking at some of the most popular trades, electricians broadly earned $111,035 per year on average, the ATO data revealed, with 81,452 people in the job. Apprentice electricians earned $52,385 on average. Plumbers made $86,722 on average, while apprentice plumbers made $44,193. Carpenters and joiners made $78,501 and bricklayers $69,816 when qualified, while apprentices made $40,589. Concreters made $77,564 on average, while roof tilers made $63,024 and plasterers made $68,207. Here are the top 10 highest-paid tradie jobs based on the ATO data from the 2022-23 financial year and their average incomes across both male and female employees. Coal miner $135,026 Builder construction project manager $132,992 Drilling plant operator $132,272 Electrical lines worker $131,152 Mining blasting worker $126,320 Lift mechanic $122,174 Crane operator construction worker $121,782 Construction rigger construction worker $118,665 Maintenance fitter $116,734 Electrician (general) $110,740 The ATO also revealed the top 10 most lucrative professions overall, with medical professionals largely dominating the list. Surgeons took out the top spot, earning an average of $472,475 a year. Anaesthetists were in second place, earning $447,193, followed by financial dealers at $355,233. The average Australian income for the year was $74,240, while the median was $55,868.
Motor Trend
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Another Dumb Electrical Code Change Could Ban DIY EV Charger Installs
If the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code is approved as proposed, it will become illegal in coming years for many U.S. homeowners to install their own EV chargers. The only thing stopping this from happening is a last-chance motion supported by Rivian to strike the clause from the code at the National Fire Protection Association's annual technical meeting on Friday, June 20, 2025. A proposed 2026 National Electrical Code change could make it illegal for homeowners to install their own EV chargers. Rivian and other stakeholders oppose this, fearing it will encourage unsafe workarounds. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next The change stems from a new addition to the 2026 NEC that reads, 'Permanently installed electric vehicle power transfer system equipment shall be installed by qualified persons.' As proposed, the 2026 NEC defines a qualified person in vague terms likely to be interpreted by states and code enforcement departments to mean a licensed electrician. The problem with the proposed language is that making do-it-yourself installations illegal doesn't necessarily stop homeowners from doing their own electrical work. It does guarantee, however, that any EV chargers put in by amateurs will be installed without the appropriate permit and the accompanying safety inspection. On Friday, NFPA members will vote on a motion to erase the qualified person requirement from the 2026 NEC. If that motion fails, the proposed language will become official code. The National Electric Code eventually becomes law when it's adopted by individual states. Legislatures can choose to modify or exclude certain sections (or even ignore the latest edition entirely), but many approve it with few or no changes. The drive to reject the qualified installer provision has public support from Rivian, the Electric Vehicle Charging Association, home-charger company Emporia, and other charging stakeholders. The companies have signed a letter that states, 'To ensure safety the goal should be that homeowners get a local building permit, and have their work inspected. Article 625.4 creates a new barrier to getting such a permit, and has a perverse incentive for the homeowner to lie and say they are installing a receptacle for a non-EV purpose.' The second part of that statement alludes to a back door homeowners could use to permit their EV charger installations in the future. Because there is no qualified person requirement for residential installation of devices such as water heaters and stoves, a DIYer could install a NEMA 14-50 outlet claiming they plan to use it for a welder and then plug in an EV charger after final inspection. The letter signed by Rivian also raises concerns that the above workaround creates a disincentive for hard-wiring EV chargers, which charging experts agree is safer than using plug-in units. Cheap 240-volt outlets are susceptible to overheating, which can start a fire. NFPA members will also decide Friday if the 2026 NEC will incorporate a second change that could make EV charging at home and at public stations less reliable. As we wrote in January, the proposed revisions require a ground-fault circuit interrupter with a five-milliamp trip threshold on every EV charging circuit. This would be in addition to the charge circuit interrupting device already built into every EV charger. On a high-power circuit like an EV charger, the low five-milliamp threshold will lead to frequent (and unnecessary) 'nuisance trips' caused by wet cables or standard charging behavior. Restoring electricity to the charger in these situation will likely require someone to reset the GFCI at the panel, which is often behind a locked door for public chargers. As with the qualified installer requirement, the GFCI addition is being contested at the NFPA annual technical meeting with a motion to remove it. Tesla, Rivian, ChargePoint, EVgo, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents dozens of automakers and suppliers, have all signed a letter of support for the motion.
News24
18-06-2025
- Business
- News24
May inflation still below 3%, but meat and other food much pricier
• For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. For the third month in a row, consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained below 3% - the bottom level of the SA Reserve Bank's target band. CPI came in at 2.8% for May – unchanged from April and exactly in line with the expectations of economists polled by Reuters. But food prices are heating up. In May, food and non-alcoholic beverages were 4.8% more expensive than a year ago - the biggest annual increase in more than a year. Beef was a big contributor, as foot-and-mouth disease, combined with higher feed prices, fuelled price hikes, Statistics SA says. In a single month, from April to May, large price hikes were seen in beef steak (+4.5%), stewing beef (+2.5%) and beef mince (+1.7%). Annual inflation for meat surged from 3.0% in April to 4.4% in May. Fish prices are also on the rise, with hake now 9.1% and fish fingers 6.1% pricier than a year ago. Maize meal (+14%) and samp (21%) are also still much more expensive than a year ago. After prices for oils and other fats cooled in recent months, this picked up in May again. Sunflower oil was 7.6% pricier than a year ago and brick margarine 7.9%. Statistics SA noted that vegetable prices were volatile, but that May saw the biggest annual price increase (more than 10%) in 18 months. While coffee and tea prices are cooling, prices are still 12.4% higher than a year ago - from 15% in April. Statistics SA In May, electrician rates were updated, with services 7.9% more expensive than a year ago. Much cheaper fuel kept May's inflation number in check. Petrol prices were 16% and diesel almost 13% lower than a year before. Fuel has benefitted from falling oil prices, but this came to an abrupt halt on Friday after Israel's attacks on Iran. Traders are nervous that oil supplies from the Middle East may be disrupted by escalating tensions. On Wednesday morning, Brent oil was trading at around $75 a barrel – from an average of below $64 in May. SA diesel and fuel prices are currently on track for small hikes in the first week of July. The SA Reserve Bank has been pushing hard to lower SA's inflation target to 3% (from a band of 3% to 6%), and recently pointed out that the current inflation rate is lower than that of Japan (3.6%), making this an opportune time.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
High school graduates on track to be fully licensed electricians
HONOLULU (KHON2) — High school graduates are now just one step closer to becoming fully licensed electricians. College majors/degrees with the lowest unemployment rates On June 13, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1186 welcomed 15 recent high school graduates from Farrington and Waipahu's class of 2025 into its newest cohort of Year 2 apprentices. The program, known as the Interim Credential program, is the first-of-its-kind partnership between the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and the union. Just weeks after graduation, these students are eligible for advanced placement as Wireperson Electrician apprentices and are earning a living wage.'We hope to establish a strong pipeline to the DOE with local kids getting the skills that they need to be successful in the electrical industry. By establishing this program, they get in early. It's kind of like a pre-apprenticeship. They know what we're about. They can see if it's tailored to them. If not, then they can make another career choice,' said Leyton Torda, assistant business manager at IBEW 1186. 'But if they get in, they don't have to do the first year of apprenticeship. They get in to do the second year. It helps us because we can get them out faster and we keep local jobs to local kids, people.' The IC program provides a head start on the apprenticeship timeline, training high school students with a curriculum that includes classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and supplemental virtual training modules. 'I think this program could provide a lot, not just money wise, but knowledge. If anything goes down in my house, then I know what to do,' said Azen Quintana, a Farrington High graduate. 'And also the money part. It comes with a lot of good benefits that would help me and my family in the future.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news According to a recent Hawaii Skilled Trades Workforce Analysis report, the average salary of a fully licensed electrician is approximately $80,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Globe and Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mr. Electric of Hunterdon Celebrates Customer Service Excellence: Surpasses 100 Google Reviews with Perfect 5-Star Rating
Hunterdon County, NJ - June 12, 2025 - Mr. Electric of Hunterdon has achieved a significant customer service milestone, surpassing 100 Google reviews while maintaining a perfect 5-star rating. This achievement highlights the company's dedication to exceptional service in the electrical industry throughout Hunterdon County. 'Reaching 100 five-star reviews isn't just a number—it represents the relationships we've built with our customers and the trust they've placed in our team,' said Fernando Verde, owner of Mr. Electric of Hunterdon. 'We're deeply grateful to our skilled, local electricians who consistently deliver quality workmanship and to the Hunterdon community for their continued support and feedback. This milestone inspires us to maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect from every service call, and to continually strive towards our goal to be the best electricians Hunterdon County has to offer.' Mr. Electric of Hunterdon provides comprehensive electrical services throughout the region, including panel replacements and upgrades, EV charger installations, whole-house re-device projects, surge protection, and new circuit installations. The company proudly serves Clinton, Lebanon, Whitehouse Station, Califon, Long Valley, Annandale, Pittstown, and surrounding communities. 'Electrical issues require prompt attention from professionals you can trust,' added Verde. 'These 100 perfect reviews reflect our commitment to being responsive, reliable, and thorough in addressing our customers' electrical needs, ensuring their homes and businesses remain safe and functional.' Mr. Electric of Hunterdon continues to set the standard for electrical service excellence throughout the region by combining technical expertise with customer-focused service. Homeowners and businesses seeking professional electrical solutions can contact Mr. Electric for dependable, high-quality service. About Mr. Electric of Hunterdon Mr. Electric of Hunterdon is a locally owned and operated business providing professional electrical services throughout Hunterdon County and surrounding areas. The company specializes in electrical repairs, installations, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Media Contact Company Name: Mr. Electric of Hunterdon Contact Person: Fernando Verde (License: #34EB01809700) Email: Send Email Phone: (908) 258-9135 City: Asbury State: NJ, 08802 Country: United States Website:
