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Electricians

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Description

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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit79.69%
  2. Self-employed10.18%
  3. State and local government5.14%
  4. Federal government2.81%
  5. Private, not for profit2.10%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Employment of electricians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 79,900 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.

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Job Outlook

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Employment of electricians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 79,900 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.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$60,040

Military salary*

$81,547

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State-by-state Salary

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$88,900
$28,580
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 61%
  • High school 30%
  • Some college 2%
  • Less than high school 2%
  • Associate's degree 1%
  • First professional degree 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%

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Knowledge

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

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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