Electricians

SOC Code: 47-2111

Electricianss prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 93.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis.

AI-Proof Score: 93.0Very High
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Median Salary

$62,350

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Job Growth

9.5%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Repairing
  • Installation
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring

Common 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Electricians — AI-Proof Careers