Line Installers and Cable Splicers

Employment for electric power line installers and repairers is expected to grow 8 percent through 2033, faster than the average for all careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) due to population growth and the expansion of cities and suburban areas. "The increasing prevalence of electric vehicles will also require more of these workers to install new grid connections," according to the DOL. "In addition, the interstate power grid will continue to become more complex to ensure reliability."

Employment for telecommunications line installers and repairers is expected to decline by 3 percent from 2023 through 2033, according to the DOL. Job opportunities are "expected to decrease as many of the recent 5G infrastructure upgrades and government-funded broadband internet expansion projects are completed, reducing the number of workers needed for new installations," according to the DOL. "In addition, newer telecommunications structures and technologies, such as fiber optic cables, require less frequent repairs and maintenance schedules."

Job opportunities will be best for those who have completed apprenticeship training or earned an associate’s degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity, as well as possess certification.