Will AI replace helpers--electricians?AI replacement risk 11% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$42,670
25th–75th pct. $36,830–$48,470
Top pay (est.)
$75,800
Top 10% $58,340
Pay in 5 years
$49,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$58,000est.
$49,900–$67,400
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.6%
6,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Helpers--Electricians? AI replacement risk

11%
Very low
Ranked #43 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 Helpers--Electricians

Key skills

Troubleshooting
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Operations Monitoring
2.9
Repairing
2.8
Operation and Control
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.3
Mechanical
4.3
Design
4.1
Administration and Management
4.0
Public Safety and Security
4.0
Engineering and Technology
4.0
Education and Training
3.9
Mathematics
3.9

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProcessing Information

Important abilities

Near VisionManual DexterityExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionVisual Color DiscriminationFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
71%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
Less than high school
11%
Some college
3%
Associate's degree
1%
Bachelor's degree
1%

Training before entry

6–12 months
16%
1–2 years
12%
Up to 1 month
12%
None / short demo
11%
4–10 years
6%
1–3 months
4%
Over 10 years
1%
3–6 months
1%

Related work experience

None
25%
4–6 years
23%
6–12 months
15%
2–4 years
12%
1–3 months
11%
1–2 years
6%
Up to 1 month
5%
3–6 months
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.