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Electrical Technican

Electrical Technican

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
2,064
Houston Entry Wage
$18 - $22/hr

Career Overview

Electrical technicians help electrical and electronics engineers plan and develop communications equipment, computers, medical monitoring devices, or other equipment that is powered by other electricity or electric current.

As an electrical technician you will install and maintain electrical control systems and equipment and adjust electrical prototypes, parts, and assemblies to correct problems.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Physical strength
Interact with people
Constant travel

Interested in this career path?

There is 1 Training Program available for this career path

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Electrical Technican 1
Electrical Technican 2
Electrical Technican 3

Requirements

Certification / License
Short-term training
High school diploma/GED
Apprenticeship/On-the-Job Training/Certification

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$18 - $22/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$32 - $38/hr

Training Programs for becoming an Electrical Technican

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Electrical Technican - HCC
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education

Electrical Technican - HCC

Construction
Jobs: 2,064Wage: $18-$22/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
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