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Electrician

$55,000 – $95,000/yr

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and factories. Experienced electricians can earn six figures and run their own businesses.

JOB OUTLOOK

Very strong — EV and renewable energy driving surge in demand

Day in the Life

Reading blueprints, installing wiring and fixtures, troubleshooting faults, and working across residential and commercial sites. Physically demanding, often rewarding.

How to Become a Electrician

1Take CTE electrical or construction classes in high school
2Apply to an electrician apprenticeship program (4–5 years)
3Pass the journeyman exam
4Work toward master electrician license to run your own business

Useful High School Subjects

MathPhysicsEngineering / Tech

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