| Electric
Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution (including Wind
Power)
This industry
group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting,
and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry
group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate
generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission
systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to
the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey
electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission
system to the final consumer.
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Occupations
in Demand for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Wind
Energy Technicians & Mechanics |
|
125 |
100.0% |
60 |
185 |
Associate degree |
| Electrical
Powerline Installer & Repairers |
$53,239 |
80 |
-5.3% |
60 |
60 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| Power
Plant Operators |
$58,469 |
50 |
ND |
ND |
ND |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| Customer
Service Representatives |
|
460 |
19.3% |
310 |
708 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| Electrical
& Electronics Repairers |
$46,779 |
30 |
44.0% |
20 |
93 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Meter
Readers, Utilities |
$38,563 |
40 |
-46.7% |
10 |
10 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| First-line
Supervisors of Mechanics, Installation, & Repair Workers |
|
240 |
13.2% |
180 |
273 |
Related
work experience |
| Electrical
Engineers |
$64,925 |
30 |
12.8% |
30 |
49 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Electricians |
|
330 |
7.5% |
160 |
221 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| First-line
Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers |
|
550 |
9.3% |
340 |
492 |
Related
work experience |
| Industrial
Machinery Mechanics |
|
260 |
13.6% |
160 |
266 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| Control
& Valve Installers & Repairers |
$51,002 |
100 |
-2.3% |
20 |
20 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| General
Maintenance & Repair Workers |
|
410 |
7.9% |
300 |
422 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| General
& Operations Managers |
$64,107 |
760 |
11.3% |
390 |
622 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| General
Office Clerks |
|
1,680 |
4.4% |
1,040 |
1,245 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
| Exec.
Secretaries & Admin. Assistants |
$32,508 |
480 |
6.1% |
170 |
224 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| Electrical
Engineering Technicians |
$39,520 |
270 |
-0.6% |
40 |
40 |
Associate
degree |
| Accountants
& Auditors |
|
480 |
19.8% |
280 |
572 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| First-line
Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers |
$34,708 |
570 |
2.0% |
340 |
371 |
Related
work experience |
| Management
Analysts |
$65,471 |
50 |
7.5% |
60 |
93 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| |
 |