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Will AI replace electrical power-line installers and repairers?AI replacement risk 20% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$95,320
25th–75th pct. $67,270–$109,740
Top pay (est.)
$167,300
Top 10% $128,690
Pay in 5 years
$113,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$134,500est.
$115,600–$156,100
Outlook score
73/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
20%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+10.3%
11K openings / yr

Will AI replace Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers? AI replacement risk

20%
Very low
Ranked #123 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Key skills

Troubleshooting
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Active Listening
3.2
Operations Monitoring
3.2
Repairing
3.2
Operation and Control
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.4
Mechanical
4.0
Design
3.8
Education and Training
3.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Transportation
3.2
English Language
3.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionStatic StrengthOral ComprehensionInformation Ordering

Education of workers

High school diploma
50%
Post-secondary certificate
19%
Less than high school
18%
Some college
10%
Professional degree
3%

Training before entry

3–6 months
18%
Up to 1 month
18%
4–10 years
17%
None / short demo
15%
6–12 months
12%
2–4 years
11%
Over 10 years
7%
1–2 years
3%

Related work experience

None
39%
6–12 months
25%
1–2 years
11%
Over 10 years
8%
3–6 months
7%
4–6 years
6%
2–4 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.