Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Electrician Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $54,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems. General Information 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. Excludes Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (49-2098). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 423 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 423 openings per year are projected for Electrician. +23.0% Employment Change Employment for Electrician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 23.0% between 2025 and 2030. $26.38 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $26.38/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.71, while experienced workers are paid $32.66. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,056 Electrician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 3,759. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electrician are Building Equipment Contractors, Utility System Construction, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrician include Building and Construction, Administration and Management, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electrician is HS diploma or less. 25% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
