AI exposure Construction and extraction
Will AI replace electricians?
Electricians. US occupation 47-2111.
The reading
0.0%
of the time electricians spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of electricians' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.
Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.
Per cent of working time Square-law scale
Average US job 7.7%
Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.
What AI already does for electriciansWhat electricians no longer do alone
O*NET lists 21 tasks for electricians. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.
What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human
21 of the 21 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.Core task
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.Core task
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.Core task
- Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.Core task
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.Core task
- Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.Core task
Show the other 15
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.Core task
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.Core task
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.Core task
- Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.Core task
- Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.Core task
- Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.Core task
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.Core task
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.Core task
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.Core task
- Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.Core task
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.Core task
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.Core task
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.Core task
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.Core task
- Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
How that compares
Among the 56 construction and extraction occupations, electricians rank 17. The group averages 0.4%, and its most exposed job is Structural Iron and Steel Workers at 4.9%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.
What this does and does not mean
Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.
A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.
Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.