As of June 2026, Electrician has an AI-exposure score of 31/100 (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

Electrician

31/100
Low exposure
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More exposed than 2% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$61,590.

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How this role compares to similar Trades roles

Electrician (this role)
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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 title match

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Common titles
ElectricianIndustrial ElectricianInside WiremanMaintenance ElectricianControl ElectricianElectrical Journey Person
Typical preparation
Medium Preparation Needed: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training,...
Skills and knowledge
Electrical systemsSafetyTroubleshootingBuilding and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementMechanical
Tools and technology
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Windows
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersTelephoneDecision latitudeEmail use

Source: O*NET 29.1 title match - Electricians, SOC 47-2111.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Electrician tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (95%).

Augmentable
  • Read blueprints and plan layouts
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Durable
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
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