Electrician
Also known as: Electrical Technician
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Salary Range
The highest-paid specialization or seniority level for electricians.
About 1 in 33 reaches this level
About 819K electricians; ~10% start businesses but clearing $200K+ net profit requires significant scale.
Salary data based on 2025 BLS, Glassdoor, and industry reports. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and employer.
How to Become One
Complete a 4–5 year electrical apprenticeship program, then pass your state’s journeyman electrician licensing exam.
For more information: Electrical Training Alliance ↗
AI Risk Assessment
One of the most AI-proof careers available. Anthropic's Economic Index found that 30% of the U.S. workforce — including electricians, mechanics, and other trades — has zero AI exposure, confirming these careers sit completely outside AI's reach. AI data center construction is driving demand for 140,000+ additional electricians by 2030, and BLS projects 9% growth with 81,000 annual openings.
Ratings reflect a 10-year outlook based on 2025-2026 research, weighted toward entry-level impact. Individual outcomes will vary.
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