Skilled Trades
Electrician
Grid complexity is job security.
AI Risk Score: 2/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Wire, inspect, and maintain power systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Licensing, code changes, and on-site safety risks make automation partial at best.
What it pays
$51,000 - $89,000
BLS OOH: Electricians (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Apprenticeship + licensing exam; optional specialization in solar and controls.
Estimated time to entry: ~48 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- Apprenticeship.gov: Registered apprenticeship job finder
- Apprenticeship.gov: State apprenticeship offices
- U.S. DOL: State apprenticeship agencies directory
Where demand is growing
Electrification and grid modernization are long-tail demand drivers.
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