Compare Electricians & District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Electricians $96,900
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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for

Licensing

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Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

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