Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Electricians

About this Career Path

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

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Environment

Electricians work indoors and outdoors in all types of facilities. Electricians will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings. They typically work full time, which may include weekends and evenings.

Electricians

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Salary Breakdown

Electricians

$61,550

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$33,810

ENTRY LEVEL

$56,900

MID LEVEL

$98,720

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Electricians

3,429

Current Available Jobs

795,700

Projected job openings through 2030

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Electricians

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Electricians

K

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

K

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Design

S

SKILL

Troubleshooting

S

SKILL

Repairing

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

S

SKILL

Speaking

A

ABILITY

Near Vision

A

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity