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Helpers--Electricians

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist electricians are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).

Current openings

Electrician's Assistant 5
Utilities Ground Worker 23

Number of positions

2012: 2,160    2014: 2,230

Annual job postings

New: 30    Replacement: 60
(Total: 90)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$26,320
($12/hour)
Middle:
$34,390
($16/hour)
Up to:
$42,970
($20/hour)
Average:
$37,420
($17/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.