Description:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Work within and in accordance with relevant codes.

Salary Range*:

• $36,000 - $59,000.

Job Growth:

• 7.4% from 2006-2016.
  

Education Required:

• Work experience in related job or bachelor’s degree.

Relevant Military Job:

• Building Electricians; Power Plant Electricians; Ship Electricians.

Branch of Service Offering Job:

• Air Force; Army; Marines; Navy.
  

Core Skills:

• Installation of equipment of all types. Repair, upkeep, set up and operation of facility equipment. Ability to use electrical tools and solve problems.

Examples of Employers:

• Comcast, Qwest, and public or private utility companies.

Job Openings:

• 234,000 total from 2006-2016.

Difficulty for Entry:

• Medium, due to on-the-job experience required in industry.

Sources: PayScale; Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Note: Salaries will vary based on years of relevant work experience,
education, and other employer requirements.