The Electrical Installation major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Trade, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Trade, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers SOC: 47-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,690 | 806,080 | N/A | N/A |
Electricians SOC: 47-2111 Occupation: Electricians | $62,350 | 742,580 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers SOC: 49-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $78,300 | 600,680 | N/A | N/A |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay SOC: 49-2095 Occupation: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $100,940 | 23,040 | N/A | N/A |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers SOC: 49-2098 Occupation: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $59,300 | 81,510 | N/A | N/A |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-9051 Occupation: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $92,560 | 123,680 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,940 | 23,040 |
| 2023 | $96,600 | 24,790 |
| 2022 | $93,720 | 25,440 |
| 2021 | $93,420 | 22,490 |
| 2020 | $85,340 | 23,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,560 | 123,680 |
| 2023 | $85,420 | 120,170 |
| 2022 | $82,340 | 119,510 |
| 2021 | $78,310 | 123,940 |
| 2020 | $75,030 | 114,930 |