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Electricians

Electricians install, test, and maintain electrical systems.

Electrician work can be classified as either construction or maintenance. In general, construction electricians assemble and install electrical systems. Maintenance electricians maintain and repair systems.

Electricians are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$30.17 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   35.5%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Install or connect conduit (piping), junction boxes, wiring, and electrical fixtures.
  • Inspect and test electrical systems to diagnose problems and make sure they work.
  • Test electronic components using ammeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

 Control Electrician,  Electrician Technician,  Industrial Electrician 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.