Career Profile
Helpers--Electricians
Electrician Helpers assist electricians by preforming duties requiring less skill.
General Information
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist electricians are classified under Construction Laborers (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
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Helpers--Electricians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 70 openings per year are projected for Helpers--Electricians.
Employment Change
Employment for Helpers--Electricians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.47/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.32, while experienced workers are paid $21.49. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 446 Helpers--Electricians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 496.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Helpers--Electricians are Building Equipment Contractors, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and Utility System Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Helpers--Electricians include Building and Construction, Mechanical, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Helpers--Electricians is HS diploma or less. 3% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.