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.
Construction & Architecture
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Electricians
Average
$51,300
ANNUAL
$24.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,660
ANNUAL
$17.15
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,200
ANNUAL
$23.17
HOURLY
Expert Level
$74,700
ANNUAL
$35.91
HOURLY
Electricians
19,700
Projected job openings through 2030
Electricians
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
First-Year Apprentice
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Journey Level Electrician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Independent Electrical Contractor
Supporting Programs
Electricians
Electricians
01
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
02
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
03
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
04
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
05
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
06
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
07
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
08
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
09
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
10
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Electricians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
Construction & Architecture
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