Electricians

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Analysis

Will "Electricians" be replaced by AI & Robots?

There is very little chance of this occupation being replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by our poll, which suggests a 18.1% chance of automation within the next 2 decades.

Automation Risk Level

No worries

or 15% probability of automation

Projected Growth

14%

by 2024

People Employed

688,620

as of 2019

Median Annual Wage

$56,180

or $27.01 hourly

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How this compares with other jobs: 192 out of 707

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Job description

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.

SOC Code: 47-2111

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frank (No chance) says

nope, no chance its a trade

Aug 09, 2020 at 09:41 PM

anonymous (No chance) says

Electricians make complex decisions unique to individual situations and perform complex motor tasks which would be impossible to practically replicate with a robot. Truly no need to worry about this occupation becoming obsolete.

Jun 08, 2020 at 02:44 AM

Joe (No chance) says

If they can manufacture robots to do complex work and have the mobility to do an electricians work then no one will have a job.

May 14, 2020 at 04:32 AM

Nate (No chance) says

This job and other trade/construction jobs would require significant AI, and by the time we reach that the singularity will have passed, making the concept of "jobs" as we understand them obsolete.

Feb 23, 2020 at 02:44 AM

Jesse ready (No chance) says

I make anywhere from 300 to 1000 decisions per day based on extremely particular job circumstance. I would understand if the number were based on production electrician or one who is employed to troubleshoot the same piece of equipment everyday.

Dec 25, 2019 at 03:16 AM

Anonymous (Small chance) says

In my mind electrician is too complicated work to be taken by robots , moreover electrician duties are sometimes involved with repairing robots ,engines or other kinds of machines. :)

Dec 23, 2019 at 04:11 PM

Jesse the electrician says

I agree. Even IF there was a way to replace every aspect of what an electrician does they would still be needed to maintain the machines. The only thing I can see robots replacing is wire pulling. Other than that I’d say I picked a safe industry.

Dec 08, 2019 at 05:20 PM

anon (No chance) says

Will be one of the last professions to be automate especially in service. Definitely not an accountant.

Dec 08, 2019 at 05:15 PM

Tom (No chance) says

Electricians will be needed to fix robots

Sep 07, 2019 at 05:17 AM

john says

make it lowers

Jul 31, 2019 at 07:32 PM