Electricians

Minimal Risk
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
7%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
22%
(Low Risk, Based on 1,249 votes)
Average: 15%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
10.8%
by year 2033
WAGES
$61,590
or $29.61 per hour
Volume
712,580
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
8.3/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

7% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Finger Dexterity

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Persuasion

User poll

22% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 7% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Electricians will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

The following graph is shown where there are enough votes to produce meaningful data. It displays user poll results over time, providing a clear indication of sentiment trends.

Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Electricians' job openings is expected to rise 10.8% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Electricians' was 61.590 $, or 30 $ per hour

'Electricians' were paid 28.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at 48.060 $

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 712,580 people employed as 'Electricians' within the United States.

This represents around 0.47% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 213 people are employed as 'Electricians'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 47-2111.00

Comments (41)

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Jidionous D'marcus-Cousins III (Low)
03 Aug 2025 00:21
Seems nearly impossible to replace most trades; Electricians, Plumbers, Ironworkers, etc. due to the combination of physical dexterity and dynamic problem solving. Perhaps AGI + Humanoid robots could, but at that point all other won't be around either.
John (No chance)
17 May 2024 01:12
Totally laughable. If AI is running the trades, which requires a huge amount of creativity and coordination to solve problems as well as dexterity, then jobs will only exist where AI doesn't.
Aaron Jeffrey Graham (No chance)
03 Feb 2026 16:17
Well, what do elections do, electrical work? What are robots' electronics eventually that robot will need some work done, so you call an electrician, but you can't because the electrician is broken, that is why we need humans, not atoumation
Kade (No chance)
16 Aug 2021 16:47
When electricians, plumbers, and HVAC mechanics are automated, no one will have a job.
SAY NO TO PROGRAMMING (Low)
28 Feb 2023 22:32
Electricians are essentially a perfect blend of physical & mental work that just isn't easily replaceable as say programming is.
Benoit (No chance)
24 Jan 2023 22:55
I think the 19% who said electricians could be replaced in the near future have very low knowledge of the complex tasks electricians have to perform. It requires a lot of thinking and makeshift problem solving along with various physical tasks that require dexterity, precision, balance and the ability to position your body in various positions only a human is capable of.
Sam (No chance)
02 Jan 2021 14:31
Highly dextrous job involving customer interaction, this will not be fully automated for some time.
frank (No chance)
09 Aug 2020 21:41
nope, no chance its a trade
Anonymous (No chance)
08 Jun 2020 02:44
Electricians make complex decisions unique to individual situations and perform complex motor tasks which would be impossible to practically replicate with a robot. Truly no need to worry about this occupation becoming obsolete.
Joe (No chance)
14 May 2020 04:32
If they can manufacture robots to do complex work and have the mobility to do an electricians work then no one will have a job.
Nate (No chance)
23 Feb 2020 02:44
This job and other trade/construction jobs would require significant AI, and by the time we reach that the singularity will have passed, making the concept of "jobs" as we understand them obsolete.
Kevin (Uncertain)
29 Mar 2022 01:31
Very honest take! Producing humanoids that can do an electrician's job is no issue in my opinion. However, using an AI that can accomplish tasks autonomously will be a far greater challenge.
Jesse ready (No chance)
25 Dec 2019 03:16
I make anywhere from 300 to 1000 decisions per day based on extremely particular job circumstance. I would understand if the number were based on production electrician or one who is employed to troubleshoot the same piece of equipment everyday.
Anonymous (Low)
23 Dec 2019 16:11
In my mind electrician is too complicated work to be taken by robots , moreover electrician duties are sometimes involved with repairing robots ,engines or other kinds of machines. :)
Jesse the electrician
08 Dec 2019 17:20
I agree. Even IF there was a way to replace every aspect of what an electrician does they would still be needed to maintain the machines. The only thing I can see robots replacing is wire pulling. Other than that I’d say I picked a safe industry.
Anonymous (No chance)
08 Dec 2019 17:15
Will be one of the last professions to be automate especially in service. Definitely not an accountant.
Tom (No chance)
07 Sep 2019 05:17
Electricians will be needed to fix robots
john
31 Jul 2019 19:32
make it lowers
Hugo (Low)
11 Sep 2025 08:47
Too much stuff you have to do that AI is unable to do properly, only when they are in humanoid form on a mass scale will this job be affected. It requires you to problem solve and use your body.
Grumaz (Low)
19 Dec 2024 18:59
Very complex and hard to please the investor and to make it possible with the money he wants to spend.
So, pleasing people is tough
Matt
24 Jul 2024 02:52
Absolutely zero chance of ‘taking’ the job, but definitely more machines will enhance the job. Think more and better of power tools, longer battery lives, etc.
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