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Electricians

At a Glance

Median Salary
$51,466
Local Jobs
1,288
Entry-Level Education
Certification

Occupation Profile

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

By The Numbers

Median Annual Earnings

$51,466

Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation

Local Jobs

1,288

Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)

Entry-Level Education

Certification

This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.

Daily Tasks

  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  • Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
  • Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
  • Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
  • Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
  • Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
  • Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
  • Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.

Occupational Skills

What skills are necessary for Electricians?

Hard Skills

Blueprinting
 Circuit Breakers
 Electrical Equipment
 Electrical Systems
 Electrical Wiring
 Hand Tools
 Network Switches
 Power Tool Operation
 Safety Standards
 Transformers (Electrical)

Soft Skills

Communications
 Customer Service
 Management
 Multitasking
 Operations
 Problem Solving
 Professionalism
 Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
 Valid Driver's License
 Writing

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.

Education Programs

Craft Training Center
Electrical Apprenticeship
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Janel Wilson

Craft Training Center
(361) 289-1636 ext. 307
jwilson@ctccb.org
Program Type Credential Type Level Required Hours Online Finanical Aid
CTE NCCER 672 No No
Coastal Bend College
Electrical Technician
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Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
Program Type Credential Type Level Required Hours Online Finanical Aid
Certificate Certificate 120 Yes No
Coastal Bend College
Residential Electrician
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Braden Becknell

Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
Program Type Credential Type Level Required Hours Online Finanical Aid
Certificate Certificate 144 Yes No
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