Career Profile Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay Education Associate's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $88,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Electrical Repairers for Powerhouses and Substations inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. General Information Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 15 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay. +20.9% Employment Change Employment for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.9% between 2023 and 2028. $42.42 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $42.42/hour. Entry level workers are paid $27.42, while experienced workers are paid $45.19. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 95 Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 115. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Utility System Construction, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay is Associate's. 61% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
