Owns an electrical company that wires homes, businesses, or factories.
You bid on wiring a new school, check on three crews, and meet a builder about a change order. Evenings you do payroll and plan next week.
Owners' income depends on company size; successful shops can earn well into six figures.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Apprenticeship, about 10 years after high school. Master electrician license plus a state contractor license, insurance, and business skills.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Electrical Technology, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average. Strong demand for electrical contractors.
Low risk for 10 years. AI handles estimating, scheduling and invoicing faster; winning bids, managing crews and carrying the license and liability stay human.
Classes: Business or accounting class, Algebra II, Electrical CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.
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