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Electrical

Wiring, power distribution and controls, from house circuits to switchgear.

Levels are anchored to certificates, exams, hours or license classes.

How to level it

  1. 10
    Helper OSHA-10 and work under supervision
  2. 25
    Apprentice, year 1 Accepted into a registered apprenticeship
  3. 45
    Apprentice, year 3–4 ~4,000–6,000 logged hours
  4. 60
    Journeyman State journeyman license (≈8,000 hours + exam)
  5. 75
    Master electrician State master license
  6. 90
    Specialist Master + years in high-voltage, controls or critical facilities

Methods that use it

MethodLevel neededIncome
Trades
45Apprentice, year 3–4
$55k – $150k