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Electrician
Power your future
If you have a knack for solving technical challenges and are looking for a career with vast growth opportunities, you’ll enjoy being an electrician. Your position will always be in demand, and each day offers a new environment in which you can put your skills to use. With minimal training and excellent pay, your career as an electrician will be a rewarding one.
The Perks
The electrical industry is always in need of great workers to keep up with changing technologies. You’ll have a flexible work environment and on-the-job training, all with a high starting salary (with room to grow).
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Jobs
There were approximately 818,700 electrician jobs in 2024.
8%
Self-employed
In 2024, 7-8% of electricians were self-employed.
$62350
Salary
The median wage for Electricians is $62,350.
Michael Lucas
Electrician
Whether I’m hunting down a loose neutral, or installing an outlet or a switch, I generally enjoy what I do … Electricians have to be smart workers while watching out for other people. The electrical field is always growing, so there’s always something new to learn.
What Do I Need?
In next to no time, you can begin your experience as an electrician — especially if you possess the following requirements and skillsets.
High School Diploma
The majority of electricians have completed high school before entering into their career.
Post-Secondary Certificate
A post-secondary certificate typically takes one year and is an excellent jump-start into a career or apprenticeship program.
Technical Abilities
Electricians have to use technical skills, including math, each day as they take apart electrical systems and put them back together.
Problem-Solving Skills
Do you enjoy using trial and error to come up with solutions to electrical challenges? You’ll love being an electrician.
Communication Skills
You’ll need to speak with customers on a daily basis, so being able to clearly and communicate your work to others is crucial.
Aptitude for Business
Many electricians progress to become independent contractors, so business skills are something you can gain over your career.
Your Resources
Energy Careers at Ameren
Missouri Women in Trades
Careers at McCarthy
Careers at Paric
Electrical Connection – Electrical Industry Training Center
Learn 2 Earn – Ranken Technical College
Learn to Earn consists of a series of STEM activities offered between grades 6 – 12 that promote student participation in STEM careers, with an emphasis on recruiting female students. These registered activites can include in-school, out-of-school, summer activities, or addtional classes. Scholarship funding to Ranken is awarded to participating female students upon successful completion.
EXPLORE Energy with Ameren
The EXPLORE Energy program engages youth in multiple careers in the public utility industry, each essentially important to the energy services that Ameren offers to the region. Students spend 2-3 non-consecutive half days over the course of a school year at Ameren meeting with employee mentors, engaging in activities, touring, and forming connections that can lead to job opportunities.
