49-2095.00

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

4.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 41% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 38% probability of automation for this role
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41%
of jobs safer
605
jobs riskier than this
+5.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics repairers at power facilities maintain protective relays, substation transformers, and control systems where AI predictive maintenance platforms like GE Digital's APM and ABB Ability can flag equipment anomalies before failure. Physical testing, replacement of high-voltage components, and coordination with grid operations require skilled human technicians. The 2025-2027 outlook is positive; grid modernization and renewable energy integration create substantial new work maintaining complex power infrastructure.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$100,940
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.5%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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5 Years
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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →