A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Electricians
Average
$58,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$33,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$59,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$85,000
ANNUAL
Electricians
17,380
Projected job openings through 2028
Electricians
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
First-Year Apprentice
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Journey Level Electrician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Independent Electrical Contractor
Degree Recommendations
Electricians
01
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
02
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
03
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.
04
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.
05
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
06
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
07
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
08
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
09
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
10
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
11
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.
Electricians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Visual Color Discrimination
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