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 ≈ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-9051 Occupation: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $92,560 | 123,680 | 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 |
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 |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers SOC: 49-2098 Occupation: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $59,300 | 81,510 | N/A | N/A |
Signal and Track Switch Repairers SOC: 49-9097 Occupation: Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $83,600 | 8,210 | 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 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,300 | 600,680 |
| 2023 | $75,820 | 589,880 |
| 2022 | $73,140 | 559,050 |
| 2021 | $71,260 | 526,240 |
| 2020 | $70,240 | 475,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,690 | 806,080 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | 777,420 |
| 2022 | $74,080 | 720,900 |
| 2021 | $72,010 | 665,870 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 614,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,300 | 81,510 |
| 2023 | $56,430 | 83,540 |
| 2022 | $50,130 | 80,720 |
| 2021 | $48,320 | 77,420 |
| 2020 | $50,940 | 68,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,600 | 8,210 |
| 2023 | $82,710 | 9,200 |
| 2022 | $81,300 | 6,880 |
| 2021 | $80,570 | 8,090 |
| 2020 | $76,210 | 7,250 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,350 | 742,580 |
| 2023 | $61,590 | 712,580 |
| 2022 | $60,240 | 690,050 |
| 2021 | $60,040 | 650,580 |
| 2020 | $56,900 | 656,510 |