Electrician

O*NET: Electricians·47-2111.00

The Verdict:Electrical work demands hands-on manipulation of wires and fixtures inside walls, attics, roofs, and trenches — every site unique with live power risks. No robot handles these confined, variable conditions. AI aids planning and estimates, boosting efficiency without replacing the craft. Licensing and labor shortages secure the role long-term.

Resilience Score

/100

Highly Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$62k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+9.5%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 2 of 21 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

10%

Low exposure

Task Analysis

This role's core work is hard to automate.
15 of 21 tasks require human judgment, presence, or trust. The 19% that are AI-leverage offer an edge — professionals who learn these tools will outperform those who don't.

2exposed

4AI leverage

15human-essential

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AI Can Handle This2 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.

Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.

AI Leverage4 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

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.

Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

Human Advantage15 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

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.

Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

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.

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.

Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.

Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.

Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.

Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.

Resilience Landscape

Electrician lands in Stable, Lower Pay

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