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Will AI replace electricians?AI replacement risk 7% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$63,190
25th–75th pct. $49,430–$83,940
Top pay (est.)
$141,100
Top 10% $108,510
Pay in 5 years
$75,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$89,100est.
$76,700–$103,500
Outlook score
78/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
7%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.2%
73K openings / yr

Will AI replace Electricians? AI replacement risk

7%
Very low
Ranked #4 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 Electricians

Key skills

Troubleshooting
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.9
Repairing
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Installation
3.8
Coordination
3.8
Monitoring
3.5
Persuasion
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.6
Design
3.9
Administration and Management
3.7
Mathematics
3.6
Mechanical
3.4
Psychology
3.4
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Public Safety and Security
3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Near VisionVisualizationOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationOral Expression

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
62%
High school diploma
31%
Some college
2%
Less than high school
2%
Associate's degree
2%
Professional degree
1%

Training before entry

4–10 years
19%
None / short demo
9%
1–3 months
4%
3–6 months
2%
1–2 years
1%

Related work experience

6–12 months
28%
4–6 years
23%
None
22%
2–4 years
6%
Over 10 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (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.