[ptyyy]

I worked as an electrician in the military, albeit for aircraft. I do miss getting my hands dirty in that regard; however, the civilian side aircraft electrician pay is not remotely comparable to my SE salary (in fact it'd be a more than 50% pay cut). Is residential/commercial electrician pay closer to SE pay?

[ohthatsnotright]

Not until you're a master electrician.

And that comes after years of ditch digging and other labor intensive apprentice tasks.