Electrician careers
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
What does a electrician do?
The work includes installing wiring and equipment, reading plans, testing circuits, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Electricians work on construction sites and in existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The mix of installation and repair varies by employer.
Electrician career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $63,190 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +9% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- 4–5 yr apprenticeship
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Compare apprenticeships and classroom options for supervised electrical work, safe testing, and code instruction. Check the licensing requirements in the state where you intend to work.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- How much supervised installation and troubleshooting practice is included?
- How does the training relate to local apprenticeship and licensing requirements?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current Electrician jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches electrician or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.