Electricians
At a glance
- Median Salary$54,454
- Local Jobs2,241

Occupation Profile
By the Numbers
Median annual earnings$54,454
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupationLocal Jobs2,241
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupationEntry-level educationCertification
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation
Daily Tasks
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- 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.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- 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.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- 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.
- Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
- Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
- Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
- Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
Occupational Skills
Hard Skills
- Blueprinting
- Circuit Breakers
- Electrical Equipment
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Hand Tools
- Network Switches
- Power Tool Operation
- Safety Standards
- Transformers (Electrical)
Soft Skills
- Communications
- Customer Service
- Management
- Multitasking
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Valid Driver's License
- Writing
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.
Educational Programs
Electricians
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Credit/CE | AAS Degree/L1/L2/OSA | 60/45/30/13 | No | Yes |
Residential Electrician
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 144 | Yes | No |
Electrical Technician
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 120 | Yes | No |
Electrical Apprenticeship
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
CTE | No | No |
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