Electrician
$62,690 earning potential
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
$62,690
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$49,020
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- What do they typically do
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams
- Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using handtools and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
- Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
2,628
Average annual job openings
21,935
Number of jobs by 2028
2%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2028
2025 to 2028