Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Power-Line Installers:
58.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forElectrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
$95,320 median salary•10,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 49-9051.00
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Electrical power-line installers and repairers are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the physical, high-skill core of this job (climbing poles, splicing cables, and working on live wires in tough conditions) is still far beyond what robots can safely handle. AI is definitely changing parts of the work, especially inspections, where drones and computer vision are taking over tasks that lineworkers once did from trucks or helicopters.
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This role is mostly resilient
Electrical power-line installers and repairers are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the physical, high-skill core of this job (climbing poles, splicing cables, and working on live wires in tough conditions) is still far beyond what robots can safely handle. AI is definitely changing parts of the work, especially inspections, where drones and computer vision are taking over tasks that lineworkers once did from trucks or helicopters.
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Power-Line Installers
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Latest AI news for Power-Line Installers
The articles highlight how the rise of AI and data centers is creating a surge in demand for skilled electricians and power-line installers. For instance, the Forbes article points out that the growing power needs of AI technologies are straining the grid, leading to more job opportunities in the field. Similarly, Lowe’s investment in training workers reflects a recognition that hands-on skills are essential in an AI-driven economy. This suggests that while AI evolves, careers in electrical work remain resilient and vital, offering a promising path for future professionals.
AI Is Driving a Surge in Electrician Jobs — And We're Right ...
www.instagram.com • 10/20/2026
From coast to coast, the rapid rise of AI and data center construction is creating massive demand for skilled electricians — and that means ...
The AI Boom Has A Blue-Collar Bottleneck
www.forbes.com • 6/7/2026
AI's data center boom is straining the power grid and creating demand for electricians, line workers, and other skilled infrastructure...
Lowe’s is investing $250 million to train plumbers, carpenters, and electricians
fortune.com • 4/7/2026
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison says AI can't replace hands-on work or fix labor shortages— the company is quintupling its investment in the...
Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security
thebeaconnews.org • 3/18/2026
KC's data center boom is a windfall for construction trades. But the AI inside those buildings is already reshaping who has job security.
Powering AI: The Energy Workforce Crisis No One Is Talking About
www.aei.org • 2/27/2025
We are used to thinking about how burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) may affect jobs and employment. Usually, this means fixating on...
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Career: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
They set up and fix power lines to make sure electricity flows safely to homes and businesses.
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Alternate Titles
Electrical Lineman · Lineworker · Power Lineman · Service Man · Class Gloving Electrical Lineman · Class Rubber Gloving Lineman · Electrical Lineworker · Power Lineman Technician · Third Step Lineman · Troubleman
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$95,320
Jobs (2025)
131,900
Growth (2025-35)
+10.3%
Annual Openings
10,900
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
2
Replace or straighten damaged poles.
3
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
4
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
5
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
6
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
7
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
