ELECTRICIANS: A CALLING FOR TRADESMAN AND APPRENTICES
Overview:
The Electrical Industry is a crucial sector that provides the infrastructure necessary to generate, transmit, distribute, and use electrical power. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Electricians make on average $61,590 per year or $29.61 per hour. Click on the link above to find out more details on wages and salaries in your area.
Electricians offer on the job training through apprenticeships with minimum education of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Some professionals enter the career by attending technical school which ensures and covers necessary licenses to practice in the trade. As a factor in our daily lives including power generation, renewable energy, distribution networks, electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices, electricians held about 762,600 jobs in 2022. Work schedules could include nights and weekends and overtime is commonly expected due to the shortage of electricians in our economy. Employing in this industry requires physical stamina as electricians are subject to long periods of standing and kneeling which can be tiring. Like taking the metro or subway to a long-distance location. It is important to assess your health when working as an electrician, risk of exposure to dirt, dust, debris, or fumes are possible. Electricians working at great heights, such as when working on construction sites, inside buildings or on renewable energy projects must take extra precautions to avoid getting hurt.
Professionals who enter this skilled trade go on to become Masters in their skills. However, with the convergence of technology into our everyday lives, career opportunities for electricians are expanding. Big data analytics, climate change and environmental management technologies, encryption and cybersecurity are expected to be the biggest drivers of job growth in the next 5 years. As we continue to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, electricians will play a crucial role in the development to come. Electricians can be entrepreneurs but mostly common operate as contractors for hire and working as part of a crew of helpers and apprentices to complete jobs. Electricians can be found installing wiring power networks for homes, businesses, factories and construction sites either in their local community or long-distance travel opportunities.
How To Get Connected?
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a great way to get connected to opportunities in your local areas. Simply click on the hyperlink within the BLS above to be directed to their website.
- Apprenticeship information is available from the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship program online or by phone at 877-872-5627. Visit apprenticeship.gov
- Career Outlook: "Apprenticeships: Outlook and wages in selected occupations"