SOC 47-2111.00 · Solar

Electrician: $61,590 Median Pay

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Median Annual Wage

$61,590
BLS OES national median for SOC 47-2111.00.

O*NET Job Zone

3 / 5
Apprenticeship / High school

Sector

Solar
20 alternate job titles · 10 related occupations

1. What They Actually Do

Complete task inventory from O*NET (21 tasks).

  1. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. (Core)
  2. Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. (Core)
  3. Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. (Core)
  4. Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. (Core)
  5. Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. (Core)
  6. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. (Core)
  7. Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. (Core)
  8. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. (Core)
  9. Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. (Core)
  10. Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. (Core)
  11. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. (Core)
  12. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. (Core)
  13. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. (Core)
  14. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. (Core)
  15. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. (Core)
  16. Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications. (Core)
  17. Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services. (Core)
  18. Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment. (Core)
  19. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. (Core)
  20. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. (Core)
  21. Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. (Supplemental)

2. Required Competencies

2.1 Skills

Troubleshooting4.00
Repairing3.50
Critical Thinking3.38
Speaking3.38
Active Listening3.38
Judgment and Decision Making3.25
Quality Control Analysis3.25
Installation3.25
Active Learning3.25
Operations Monitoring3.12

2.2 Knowledge

Building and Construction3.67
Administration and Management3.58
Mechanical3.42
Mathematics3.40
Design3.32
Customer and Personal Service3.17
Public Safety and Security2.87
Psychology2.68
English Language2.64
Transportation2.50

2.3 Abilities

Near Vision4.00
Problem Sensitivity4.00
Inductive Reasoning3.88
Deductive Reasoning3.88
Finger Dexterity3.75
Information Ordering3.75
Oral Comprehension3.75
Visual Color Discrimination3.62
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.62
Extent Flexibility3.50

2.4 Work Styles

Attention to Detail4.53
Self-Control4.25
Dependability4.16
Integrity4.13
Adaptability/Flexibility4.11
Initiative4.09
Innovation4.00
Leadership3.96
Cooperation3.92
Independence3.81

3. Day-to-Day Work

3.1 Generalized Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities4.71
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.63
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work4.50
Getting Information4.46
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.43
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.36
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships4.32
Handling and Moving Objects4.28
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others4.22
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.21

3.2 Work Context (5-point scale)

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets4.95
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.94
Face-to-Face Discussions4.93
Contact With Others4.76
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.72
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body4.68
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results4.67
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions4.59
Spend Time Standing4.55
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety4.55

4. Education, Training & Experience

Related Work Experience (Years)

Related Work Experience28.0%
Related Work Experience22.9%
Related Work Experience22.2%
Related Work Experience19.2%
Related Work Experience6.5%
Related Work Experience1.3%

PT

On-Site or In-Plant Training24.4%
On-Site or In-Plant Training21.2%
On-Site or In-Plant Training18.9%
On-Site or In-Plant Training18.9%
On-Site or In-Plant Training9.3%
On-Site or In-Plant Training4.0%

Required Level of Education

Required Level of Education61.7%
Required Level of Education30.6%
Required Level of Education2.3%
Required Level of Education2.3%
Required Level of Education1.8%
Required Level of Education1.3%

OJ

On-the-Job Training36.8%
On-the-Job Training22.2%
On-the-Job Training19.2%
On-the-Job Training12.4%
On-the-Job Training5.9%
On-the-Job Training1.8%

IM

Apprenticeship3.7%
Job-Related Professional Certification2.5%

5. Interests (Holland Codes)

Realistic7.00
Conventional4.22
Investigative2.67
Enterprising1.85
Artistic1.28
Social1.26

6. Work Values

Independence5.33
Support5.00
Achievement4.33
Working Conditions4.17
Relationships3.67
Recognition3.33

7. Technology & Tools

Software and tools used by people in this role, per O*NET. “Hot” technologies are flagged by O*NET as in-demand.

Adobe Acrobat 🔥 Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥 Microsoft Excel 🔥 Microsoft Office software 🔥 Microsoft Outlook 🔥 Microsoft Windows 🔥 Microsoft Word 🔥 SAP software 🔥 AVEVA InTouch HMI Computer aided design CAD software Construction Master Pro Craftsman CD Estimator Database software Electrosoft FlashWorks Elite Software E-Coord Elite Software Inpoint Elite Software Outpoint Elite Software Short Elite Software VDROP Insight Direct ServiceCEO Lighting calculation software One Mile Up Panel Planner Programmable logic controller PLC software Resolve Systems Service Management Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate Shafer Service Systems SmartDraw Socrates Contractor's Library SoftEmpire Electrical Calculations Spreadsheet software

8. Also Known As

20 alternate job titles used by employers for this occupation.

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Data source: O*NET Database 29.1 (tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, work context, education, technology, alternate titles, related occupations); BLS OES (median wage).

Last updated: April 2026.