AVC Electrician Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. Find colleges offering electrician degree.

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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Job Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. Read more about supervisors - construction trades & extraction workers in our career profile section.
Electricians
Job Description
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Read more about electricians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 11,850
- Average Annual Salary: $52,020
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.01
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 6,640
- Average Annual Salary: $51,110
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.57
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 694,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 777,900
- Percent Job Growth: 83.00%
Helpers--Electricians
Job Description
Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Read more about helpers--electricians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,500
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 960
- Average Annual Salary: $33,060
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.90
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 105,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 131,600
- Percent Job Growth: 26.00%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Job Description
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Read more about security & fire alarm systems installers in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,340
- Average Annual Salary: $40,150
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.30
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,260
- Average Annual Salary: $44,500
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.40
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 66,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 82,600
- Percent Job Growth: 16.40%
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Job Description
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system. Read more about signal & track switch repairers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 6,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 6,900
- Percent Job Growth: 0.1%

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Electrician

	Total	Certificate	Associate
Overall
All Students	15	10	5

By Gender
Male	14	9	5
Female	1	1	-

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-	-	-
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	1	-	1
Asian	2	1	1
Hispanic	5	4	1
White	6	4	2
Unknown	1	1	-

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