SOC 49-2095
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ44/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ23,040
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$101K
$61K โ $128K
Projected Growth
๐+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค56/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay face a risk score of 44/100 โ 0 points above the national average of 44. With 56/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $101K ($55K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 23,040 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Customer communication about technical issues
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Analytical or scientific software
Compliance software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 82% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 55% |