Nationwide
ELECTRICIAN
Description:
If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician. Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses and factories. In large factories, electricians usually do maintenance work that is more complex. These kinds of electricians may repair motors, transformers, generators and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. They also advise management as to whether the continued operation of certain equipment could be hazardous.
More about a career as an electrician:
High School:
TBAISD - Career Tech Center (Electrical)
Charlevoix-Emmet - Career Tech Center (Lineworker)
Post-Secondary:
Northwestern Michigan College (Construction Technology - Electrical) (AAS)
Northwestern Michigan College (Electronics Engineering) (AAS)
Ferris State University (Electrical Engineering Technology) (BS)
Career Development:
Information on how to qualify for and receive a license as an electrician in the State of Michigan: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Day In The Life of an Electrician:
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Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
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Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
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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.
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Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
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Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
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Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Employment & Wage Statistics
Job growth (2019-2026)
15%
7%
10%
Nationwide
Statewide
Regional
Job openings (2019-2016)
60
2,580
94,600
Regional
Hourly wage range
$15.98
$22.65
$31.93
Median
Annual wage range
$33,240
$47,120
$66,420
Statewide
Hourly wage range
$16.31
$29.54
$43.94
Annual wage range
$33,920
$61,440
$91,400
Nationwide
