SOC 47-3013
Helpers--Electricians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ51/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ64,440
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$40K
$31K โ $57K
Projected Growth
๐+0.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Helpers--Electricians face a risk score of 51/100 โ 7 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $40K. 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 51/100, Helpers--Electricians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 64,440 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical work in confined or elevated spaces and client-facing consultation on custom project needs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Helpers--Electricians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
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
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Data base user interface and query software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Design
Customer and Personal Service
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 | 67% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 74% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 83% |