Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Helpers--Electricians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. MillwrightsCareer Change92.9% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Millwrights share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Millwrights is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 54% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $65,700
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  2. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersCareer Change94.7% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 7% lower.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $39,630
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  3. Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersCareer Change91% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 32% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $56,210
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Mechanical Door RepairersCareer Change90% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Mechanical Door Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Mechanical Door Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 31% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $55,720
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Rail Car RepairersCareer Change90.6% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Rail Car Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Rail Car Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 58% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $67,530
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralCareer Change89.8% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Maintenance and Repair Workers, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Maintenance and Repair Workers, General is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 16% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $49,590
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersAdvancement90.8% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 158% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $109,910
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  8. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesCareer Change92.3% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 54% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $65,510
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  9. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorCareer Change92.6% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 74% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $74,340
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  10. Home Appliance RepairersCareer Change93.7% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Home Appliance Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Home Appliance Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 19% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $50,990
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  11. Signal and Track Switch RepairersCareer Change91.3% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Signal and Track Switch Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Signal and Track Switch Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 117% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $92,460
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  12. Automotive Body and Related RepairersCareer Change88.2% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Automotive Body and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Automotive Body and Related Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 29% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $54,890
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasLateral Move90.2% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 36% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $58,160
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. Roof Bolters, MiningLateral Move88.6% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Roof Bolters, Mining share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Roof Bolters, Mining sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 84% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $78,540
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Maintenance Workers, MachineryCareer Change91.9% skill match

    Helpers--Electricians and Maintenance Workers, Machinery share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Maintenance Workers, Machinery is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 43% higher.

    Current median salary
    $42,670
    Target median salary
    $60,850
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.