An increased use of technology, and a boom in new housing across the United States has created additional job opportunities for electricians.  While many electricians work in construction installing new electrical lines, boxes, circuit breakers, outlets and switches for both homes and businesses, many also work with low voltage wiring.

The employment outlook for electricians is excellent and expected to grow faster than average over the next eight years.

Training to become an electrician is quite intensive due to the nature of the work.  An on the job, apprentice program is available through industry associations and unions that lasts three to five years.