As of June 2026, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers has an AI-exposure score of 35/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

35/100
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More exposed than 5% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$95,320. About 10,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Common titles
Electrical LinemanLineworkerPower LinemanService ManClass Gloving Electrical LinemanClass Rubber Gloving Lineman
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 2 · Some Preparation Needed These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
MonitoringOperation and ControlComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision Making
Tools and technology
Bentley MicroStationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordZoom
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersTelephoneDecision latitudeConsequence of error

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, SOC 49-9051.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).

Augmentable
  • Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
  • Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Durable
  • Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
  • Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
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