Choosing the right gift can be tough. We’ve compiled our guide of best gifts for electricians to help you in your quest for just the right one.
Our roundup of electrician gift ideas are great for Christmas, Birthday’s, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Retirement, of just because.
Tools can also be a thoughtful gesture since they can wear out or get lost. Check out our Complete Electrician’s Tool Guide, which covers all essential tools for electricians.
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Top Gift Ideas for Electricians
Here is a list of foolproof top gift ideas for the electrician in your life. We think they’re the best gifts for electricians out there.
1. Leatherman Stainless Steel Multi-tool
Have you noticed that men love gadgets? Give them a handful with this stainless steel multi-tool. Nice to have around the house, so they don’t need to drag in their work tools. Nineteen tools include a wire stripper, electrical crimper, and wire cutter.
Check Price at Amazon2. Petzel Tikka Headlamp
I use my headlamp everyday. Electricians frequently work in dark or dimly lit places. Since both hands are occupied with work, a headlamp is the perfect answer. It’s always nice to have one for backup, too.
Check Price at Amazon3. SOG Electrician Knife
A custom laser-etched design on this 8″ steel blade is the perfect knife for the electrician in your life. Built into the nearly indestructible handle, is a wire stripper bar, that works with 10-22 gauge wire size.
5. Work Boot Care Kit
Caring for leather work boots by regularly cleaning and conditioning will help them last longer. This leather care kit includes everything needed to keep boots in top-notch condition!
Follow our 3-step boot cleaning guide.
Check Price5. ElectriCalc Pro Electrical Code Calculator
Make their day easier! Great for electricians, estimators, and engineers. Installed with NEC code from 1996 to 2020! Ohms Law and Kirchhoff’s Law is built in.
Check Price6. Lighted Magnetic Pickup Tool
Gadgets and guys go well together. End frustration with this well-reviewed tool they can use on and off of the jobsite.
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This coffee mug is perfect for electricians that love coffee. You’ll get a smile out of this one.
Check Price at Amazon8. Bucket Boss Tool Bag
One bag to carry all the electrician’s cordless tools! This tough 24″ long-boy is made with double wall 600 denier ripstop poly water-resistant fabric.
Check Price at Amazon9. DeWalt Cordless Compact Power Drill
Every electrician needs a cordless drill. The Dewalt compact drill will fit into tight areas. Enough said. Grab an extra battery while you’re at it.
Check Price at Amazon10. Funny Electrician T-Shirt
Who doesn’t love a funny t-shirt? This one is perfect for electricians.
Check Price at Amazon11. Top-Grain Leather Business Card Holder
Electrician’s will enjoy keeping their business cards in this beautiful genuine leather case. I really like the magnetic holder!
Check Price at Amazon12. NoCry Professional Knee Pads
Electricians can have times being on their knees all day. Give them these NOCry Knee Pads so sore knees are a thing of the past.
Check Price at Amazon13. DryGuy Forced Air Boot Dryer
No one likes wet boots and gloves. Get this forced air dryer that works on boots up to 16″ tall plus gloves and garments. Helps eliminate odors and reduce the growth of bacteria and mold.
Check Price at Amazon14. Magnetic Wristband
Ten strong magnets hold screws, drill bits, etc. Electricians can keep little pieces handy with this magnetic wristband. Great for around the house too.
15. Wera Insulated Screwdriver Set
A superior screwdriver! Ergonomic handles and guaranteed safe up to 1,000 volts. Tip Identification is on the handle. Electricians will wonder how they got along without them.
Check Price at Amazon16. Electrician’s Hammer
The long straight claws of this hammer simply the removal of electrical fixtures. Has a drop-forged, tempered steel head and comfortable neoprene grips. Lightweight and strong!
Check Price at Amazon17. Renpho Foot Massager
A deep kneading foot massage is a perfect ending to long days on your feet. The 3 kneading intensities and 3 air pressure levels can relax the whole body!
18. Lighted Tool Backpack
This backpack by Dewalt has 57 pockets. The LED light can be aimed at a work space or tools in the bag. It’s heavy-duty!
Check Price at Amazon19. Massage Gun
Let’s face it. Electricians can earn sore and tired muscles from being on the move all day. Give help with this Sonic LX Professional Percussion Massage Gun that has 2,500 mAh battery for a rapid tension relief massage.
Check Price at Amazon20. Personalized Tree Ornament
This Christmas Tree ornament is personalized by hand and comes with a ribbon loop.
Check Price at Amazon21. Decal – Danger Apprentice
Do you know an apprentice with a good sense of humor? This inexpensive 1″ x 2″ vinyl decal can be for their hard hat, lunchbox, phone, etc.
22. Socks
Show off their career with a funny pair of socks. We like that the words and images are actually stitched onto the sock and not simply a print. Made of 80% cotton and are soft and breathable. Comes with 2 pairs.
23. Patriotic Electrician Hoodie Sweatshirt
Whether you like to spell Hoodie or Hoody, we’re digging this patriotic sweatshirt highlighting electricians. Can’t go wrong with this 80% cotton and 20% polyester item that comes in a variety of colors. Great for the fourth of July.
24. Klein Insulated Screwdriver Set
Klein is a top name when it comes to the electrical trade. This popular 8-in-1 insulated screwdriver set has 5 interchangeable blades and 6 tip sizes including 3 phillips, 3 slotted, and 2 square tips. Comes with the pouch.
25. Hard Hat Stickers
They’ll love this fun pack of stickers for their hard hat or tool box. Fifty stickers with an electrician theme come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They are waterproof, self-adhesive, and sun-protective.
26. Mug of Truth
A great mug for electricians that tells what they’re all about. Print is on both sides of this 20oz. ceramic mug with premium hard coat that gives crisp and vibrant color.
27. Klein Mag2 Demagnetizer/Magnetizer
Using rare earth magnets, this tool magnetizes and demagnetizes screwdriver tips and bits. It attaches to tool bags and backpacks. No more dropping screws on the job.
28. Meter Combo Set
Fluke multimeter and clamp meter kit for electricians includes: 117 TRMS Digital Multimeter w/ Non-Contact voltage detection, 323 AC/DC True-RMS Clamp Meter, TPAK Magnetic Meter hanging strap, carrying case with shoulder strap, TwistGuard Test Leads.
29. Lightbulb Necktie
Quality embroidered necktie. Modern design with neutral colors that coordinates with many styles and colors.
30. Electrician Tree Ornament
Express your love for the awesome electrician in your life. This tree ornament for electricians is a perfect way to do that.
31. Tough Work Pants for Electricians
A great work pant for electricians – tough, durable, relaxed-fit, pockets. Enough said! Comes in a variety of colors and is 100% cotton.
32. Klein Bottle-Opener
Stainless steel bottle opener is perfect for the apprentice to master electrician. It has a cushion-grip handle and features a bottle cap Tip-Ident so it’s identifiable in pouches among other tools.
33. Fat Electrician Eau de Parfum
Can you think of a more perfect fragrance for an electrician? This spray is based on vetiver notes with light, metallic nuances of olive leaves, creamy touch of vanilla, opoponax and myrrh in base notes of the perfume.”
Best Gifts for Apprentice Electricians
An apprentice electricians has a lot of tools to accumulate, so tool gifts will be welcomed. The cost of tools can bring a cold sweat to an apprentice when starting to build their collection, and they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness.
1. Greenlee 600-amp Clamp Meter
This tool is indispensable to an electrician. An apprentice will love finding this 6000-amp clamp meter under the wrapping paper.
2. Insulated Screwdrivers
Keep the apprentice protected from sparks and arcs. Insulated screwdrivers are the way to go. Get this set that includes a philips-tip and a cabinet-tip.
3. Klein 6-piece Apprentice Tool Set
Klein Tools is a trusted name in the electrical industry. This Pro Pack has 6 needed tools for any apprentice.
4. Measuring Tape with Magnetic Hook
Electricians measure substantially. The magnetic hook is a frustration killer.
5. Cold Weather Crew-Neck Top
A cold weather crew-neck will be very welcome when working in the cold is necessary.
6. Thermal Cold-Weather Bottoms
For colder climates, these Carhartt bottoms wick away sweat and control odors. An apprentice electrician will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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7. Funny T-Shirt for an Apprentice Electrician
An apprentice electrician looks forward to the day they can make the big bucks. This funny t-shirt will show them how.
8. Electrician Tools Kit
This Klein 28-piece tool kit comes with a life-time warranty on workmanship and material defects. If the apprentice is just starting out, these are the bare essentials needed.
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9. Personalized Travel Mug for Electricians
Custom text or name is laser-engraved on this double-wall stainless steel mug.
10. Template for Box-Cutting
Cutting into walls for box placement can be a frustrating experience. These templates help the job go faster and more smoothly!
11. Scheduler Appointment Calendar
Some of us still like traditional pen and paper. This 2022 calendar has the perfect cover for the electrician.
Best Journeyman and Master Electrician Gift Ideas
1. O’Keefe’s Working Hands Cream
Concentrated hand cream helps sooth and heal an electrician’s dry and cracked hands.
2. Ugly’s Electrical Reference, 2020
A guide for daily reference. A journeyman electrician will use this electrical reference most days and can keep it right in his tool box.
3. Greenlee Step Bit
This is must-have! You won’t find better than the Greenlee step bit. Every journeyman electrician will appreciate having it!
4. Video Inspection Camera
This waterproof camera can make the job on an electrician easier by giving them a peek into obscure locations.
5. Light Therapy Alarm Clock
Journeyman electrician have physical labor and dirty days on the job. Help them wake up properly for the day ahead. Sunrise simulation is designed to bring them naturally to a waking state. Includes snooze and FM radio.
6. Journeyman Electrician T-Shirt
A Journeyman deserves a special T-shirt. Enough said!
7. Cordless Reciprocating Saw
Get this Dewalt reciprocating saw for your favorite journeyman electrician. It will cut just about anything that gets in their way.
8. Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag
Gifting this luxury item is going to make you friends. Rugged construction of 100% Denier Nylon. It has 53 pockets with 8 small neoprene pockets for drill bits and bit extensions. Bound to pick up complements when pulling out this tool bag.
9. Deluxe Leather Tool Bag Tote
Splurge and spoil that electrician. This genuine leather tool bag has a reinforced bottom and should last a life time. Highest quality bags and made in the USA.
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10. National Electrical Code Chart
Unique quick-reference card lays out the essentials you need to know in different categories such as branch circuits, feeders, service conductors, and 8 more. Comes laminated.
Best Lineman Gift Ideas
1. Etched Lineman Whiskey Glass
Celebrate the work of a lineman with a unique whiskey glass. Hand sand etched and made to last a lifetime. Eleven ounces.
2. Lineman Coffee Mug
American lineman 11-ounce coffee mug. Printed in the USA with the image on both sides.
3. Lineman Case Trapper Knife
Any lineman will love this knife with stainless steel blades. Great quality. Buy a sheath to go with it.
4. Custom T-Shirt
Bless a lineman by giving them a 100% cotton pre-shrunk T-Shirt that gives them their due respect.
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5. Steel American Flag for Lineman
A work of art to keep for a lifetime and to pass down to the next generation. This rustic looking steel flag is a lineman gift for any occasion.
6. Keychain Celebrating Lineman
Everyone needs a new keychain now and then. Celebrate that special lineman in your life with this keychain dedicated to them. Comes in gray or black metal.
7. The American Lineman Hardback Book
Entire history of the trade in this epic hardback book will keep a lineman reading. Includes beautiful photos and fascinating stories.
8. The Lineman’s Prayer Travel Mug
Vacuum-insulated stainless steel travel mug for lineman with a lineman’s prayer. The double-wall insulation keeps beverages hot for 5 hours and cold for 9 hours. Sweat-proof. This can be customized.
Retirement Gifts for Electricians
Long days outdoors during hot summers and cold winters can mark the days of electricians. Honor their career and celebrate a much-deserved retirement with a unique gift chosen just for them.
1. Industrial Table Lamp
High quality iron brings attention to this steampunk industrial lamp. Built-in touch dimmer easily adjusts to 3 levels of brightness. A vintage bulb and usb charging port is included.
2. Etched Whiskey Glass
Premium whiskey glass hand-etched with Old Glory. Ten-ounce glass made in the USA.
3. Leather Belt with Embossed Design
Given a custom gift. This unique belt is made with 100% heavyweight leather and comes with a steel buckle that’s interchangeable. Perfect for retirement.
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4. Engraved Survival Knife
Stainless steel blade and engraved rosewood handle. Comes with a nylon pouch.
5. Electrical Meter Print
Real photographic print on archival paper. Ready to frame 11″x14″ patent print.
6. Sculpture
A lineman sculpture made from recycled auto parts. A tribute to the hard work of a retired electrician from artist Armando Ramirez.
7. Pewter Belt Buckle
Exceptional 3D details pop on the deep red background of the pewter belt buckle. Beautiful way to commemorate an electrician’s career.
8. Funny Retirement Socks
We can’t think of a better phrase for a retired electrician. He or she is gonna like this one. Comes in a pack of 2.
9. Cornhole Game Set
Let the fun and games begin now that they’re retired. “Lineman Backbone of America” is written on this Cornhole set. Includes 9 matching bags and a cornhole bag string pack.
10. Collectible Print with Personalized Engraving
Ready to hang art describes the topic of electrician surrounded by related actual U.S. Postage Stamps. Choose your message on the engraving plate.
11. Funny Retirement T-shirt
Every retired electrician has to have this Tshirt. Great conversation starter.
12. Nixie Tube Clock Bundle
Bring vintage technology and history to your home. The nixie tubes are more than 35 years old.
If you’re looking for a great tool belt for your favorite electrician, I offer some great insights about what to look for in my best electrician’s tool belt reviews.
Tool bags are a great idea too, so brush up on the best tool bags for electricians as well.