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Military Ship Electricians
Median Salary
64,236
Workforce Count
12,079
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Ship electricians operate and repair electrical systems on ships. They keep electrical power plants, wiring, and machinery in working order; maintain and repair shipboard elevator systems; and interpret electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
What is the work environment like?
Ship electricians usually work indoors, aboard ships or submarines. They also work in ship repair shops on land.
How many people have this role in the Military?
12,079
Compensation
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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
$89,809
2 Years
$70,094
6 Years
$89,809
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. Ship electricians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice repairing electrical systems, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Electrical theory
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Reading diagrams and calculating amperage, voltage, and resistance levels
- Electrical circuit analysis
- Motor, generator, and transformer principles
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
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.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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