Substation Electrician

Code: 49-2095.00

Also known as: Electrical Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E & I Technician), Instrument and Control Technician (I & C Technician), Instrumentation and Control Technician (I&C Technician), Relay Technician, Substation Electrician, Substation Mechanic, Substation Technician, Substation Wireman, Wireman

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

Substation Electrician

Typical wages


10% $54,680
25% $68,820
Median $85,340
75% $99,390
90% $110,110
10% $26.29
25% $33.09
Median $41.03
75% $47.78
90% $52.94

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
23,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
22,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,500