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- Annual Median Wage$ 54,070$38,700
$72,170Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
What do they typically do
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams
- Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using handtools and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
- Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.2%Job Opening 2,625Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs2477428036Change 3262