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Electricians

Median Salary
61,590
Job Outlook
+11%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

80%

Self-employed

12%

State and local government

5%

Private not for profit

2%

Federal Government

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 80,200 openings for electricians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$31,120

10%

$61,590

Median

$95,090

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    61%

  • High school

    30%

  • Some college

    2%

  • Less than high school

    2%

  • Associate's degree

    1%

  • First professional degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Electrician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Building and Construction
  • Design
  • Administration and Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.