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Military Building Electricians
Median Salary
84,056
Workforce Count
23,573
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Building electricians install, support, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. They ensure that electrically operated equipment and services are maintained in top running condition and in compliance with safety standards.
What is the work environment like?
Building electricians usually work indoors while installing wiring systems. They work outdoors while installing transformers and lightning rods.
How many people have this role in the Military?
23,573
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$99,464
2 Years
$74,260
6 Years
$99,464
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for building electricians consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in the installation and repair of electrical wiring systems. Training content may include:
- Fundamentals of electricity and electronics
- Electrical circuit maintenance and troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Techniques for wiring switches, outlets, and junction boxes
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Electrician
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Building and Construction
- Design
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical
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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