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Electrician

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Role Exposure Estimate
14%
Baseline: 15% 1 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/25/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a electrician:

Install wiring20% estimated exposure
Troubleshoot problems25% estimated exposure
Read blueprints40% estimated exposure
Ensure code compliance30% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-1%
employment
+1.0% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)15%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score14%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI diagnostics
Smart building systems

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Physical installation
Custom work
Repairs
Code compliance

Practical Ways to Adapt

Smart home systems
Renewable energy
Industrial automation
Master electrician

Key Skills for This Role

Electrical SystemsProblem SolvingManual Dexterity

Career Overview

Median Salary$60,000/yr
Total Employed730k
Job Outlookgrowing
Categorytrades

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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