SOC 47-2111
Electricians
Risk Score
⚠️32/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥742,580
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$39K – $106K
Projected Growth
📈+9.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖46/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Electricians face a risk score of 32/100 — 12 points below the national average of 44. With only 46/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $62K ($16K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Electricians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 742,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electricians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 69% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 71% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 53% |