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49-9051.00

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

2.3OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 18% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 10% probability of automation for this role
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18%
of jobs safer
840
jobs riskier than this
+6.6%
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 Power-Line Installers and Repairers work in dangerous, physically demanding conditions—often at height and in weather—installing and maintaining the power grid. The physical nature of linework and the safety requirements of energized equipment make automation extremely challenging. AI-enhanced grid monitoring and fault location tools assist control centers but don't replace line crew work. Through 2027, massive grid expansion for electrification and EV charging creates strong demand growth; workforce shortage is the primary pressure.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$92,560
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.6%
Faster than average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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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 (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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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 →