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Electrician

Electrical work in complex physical environments is highly resistant to automation. The shift to EVs and renewable energy is driving demand growth for electricians.

stable risk
A+
14/100
2035+
$62K/yr
Median Salary
22K
Jobs at Risk
12%
Automation Est.
DRI HISTORY
FACTOR BREAKDOWN
RISING SKILLS
EV charging installation
Smart electrical systems
Solar and renewable integration
DECLINING SKILLS
Manual load calculation
Standard permit documentation
TRANSITION PATHS
1
Master Electrician
88% skill overlap
12
DRI
2
Electrical Engineer
58% skill overlap
28
DRI
3
EV Infrastructure Specialist
72% skill overlap
16
DRI
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