Installs, commissions and repairs electric vehicle chargers, from home wall units to high-power fast-charging stations along highways. BLS does not publish separate figures for electricians; it counts them within electrician (SOC 47-2111), whose median pay is $63,190 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- SOC 47-2111
- Construction and Extraction
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
EV Charging Technician in four numbers
- Median pay
- $63,190a year, or $30.38/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $43KTop 10% $109K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +9.2%Much faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+9.2%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +9.2% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 72,700821,000 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025821K
- Projected 2035896.9K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 821K Projected 2035 896.9K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Less than high school2.3%
- High school30.6%
- Certificate61.7%
- Some college2.3%
- Associate's1.8%
- Professional degree1.3%
Highest education held by electricians Segment Value Less than high school 2.3% High school 30.6% Certificate 61.7% Some college 2.3% Associate's 1.8% Professional degree 1.3%
Also advertised as: EV Charger Installer, EV Charging Station Technician, EVSE Technician, Electric Vehicle Charger Field Technician, DC Fast Charger Technician.
Pay
How much do Electricians make?
Every ev charging technician in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$63,190
Middle half earn $49,430 to $83,940
- 10th
- $42,640
- 25th
- $49,430
- 75th
- $83,940
- 90th
- $108,510
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 |
| 25th | $49,430 |
| Median | $63,190 |
| 75th | $83,940 |
| 90th | $108,510 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $63,190
- Median hourly wage
- $30.38/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $71,490
- People employed
- 757,220
Versus all US occupations
At $63,190, Electricians earn 24% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $12,210 a year.
Versus construction and extraction occupations
Inside the Construction and Extraction group, where the middle occupation pays $60,020, this is 5% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $108,510 or more while the bottom 10% earn $42,640, a gap of 2.5×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 38% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Oregon posts the highest raw median ($101,310), but once local prices are taken into account Illinois leads at $99,602 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Electricians the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Oregon | $101,310 | $98,016 | 10,590 |
| 2Illinois | $99,560 | $99,602 | 23,120 |
| 3Hawaii | $96,460 | $87,730 | 3,070 |
| 4Washington | $95,220 | $88,980 | 19,380 |
| 5Alaska | $89,440 | $87,379 | 1,870 |
| 6Massachusetts | $79,420 | $75,097 | 17,810 |
| 7District of Columbia | $78,970 | $71,856 | 2,440 |
| 8New York | $78,750 | $72,970 | 40,130 |
| 9Minnesota | $78,160 | $79,253 | 14,350 |
| 10Connecticut | $77,540 | $74,838 | 7,710 |
Job outlook
Is EV Charging Technician a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Much faster than average. +9.2% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Electricians | +9.2% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Much faster than average
BLS projects employment of Electricians to change 9.2% over 2025–2035, roughly 2.6× the 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 75,900 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 72,700 openings are projected each year, 8.9% of the 821,000 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become an EV Charging Technician
Installation of chargers is electrical work, so most installers are licensed electricians or apprentices working under one. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program offers a widely recognized certification, and federal rules for chargers funded through the national EV infrastructure program require EVITP certification or a registered apprenticeship for electricians installing them.
Service technicians may come from electrical, electronics or HVAC backgrounds and train on specific charger brands. The federal Joint Office of Energy and Transportation publishes resources on charging deployment. Community college electrical programs and union apprenticeships are common starting points.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Apprenticeship
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as electricians.
- Post-Secondary Certificate61.7%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)30.6%
- Less than a High School Diploma2.3%
- Some College Courses2.3%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree1.8%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 61.7% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 30.6% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 2.3% |
| Some College Courses | 2.3% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 1.8% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an EV Charging Technician do?
EV charging technicians build and maintain the network that electric vehicles depend on. Installers run electrical service, mount chargers, connect wiring and network communications, and test that units work with different vehicles. Field service technicians travel to existing sites to diagnose faults, replace cables, connectors, power modules and screens, and update firmware so chargers stay online.
Fast chargers are high-voltage equipment, so technicians follow strict electrical safety practices and lockout procedures. They often work with remote network operations teams that spot faults, and they document repairs to meet uptime requirements set by site owners and public funding programs.
Day-to-day tasks
- Install residential and commercial EV chargers
- Run conduit, wiring and network connections to charging equipment
- Commission chargers and test them with vehicles
- Diagnose faults reported by network operations teams
- Replace cables, connectors and power modules
- Update charger firmware and configuration
- Document repairs and preventive maintenance
Typical tasks, researched by NueCareer from the sources below.
Working conditions and hours
Technicians work outdoors at parking lots, highway rest stops, fleet depots and homes in all weather, often driving between sites. The work involves lifting, kneeling, trenching coordination and working around high voltage. On-call shifts are common for service roles that must keep chargers running.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather at least weekly.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeOn their feet more than half the working day.
Bending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the timeRegular bending or twisting.
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Active Listening3.4
- Speaking3.4
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Active Learning3.3
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Monitoring3.1
- Writing3.0
- Mathematics3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 |
| Active Learning | 3.3 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
| Writing | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Troubleshooting4.0
- Repairing3.5
- Installation3.3
- Quality Control Analysis3.3
- Judgment and Decision Making3.3
- Coordination3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Operations Monitoring3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 4.0 |
| Repairing | 3.5 |
| Installation | 3.3 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Accounting software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Industrial control software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits an EV Charging Technician?
NueCareer estimate (Holland code RIC) built on O*NET's Electrician profile, scored 1 to 7
| Axis | EV Charging Technician |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 4 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 1 |
| Enterprising | 2 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional4.6
- Investigative3.8
- Enterprising1.8
- Social1.3
- Artistic1.2
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with electricians highlighted
- Plumber$63,800
- Electrician$63,190
- EV Charging Technician$63,190
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,780
- Sheet Metal Worker$61,800
- Carpenter$60,580
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,850
- Roofer$55,440
- Oil and Gas Roustabout$46,960
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,800 |
| Electrician | $63,190 |
| EV Charging Technician | $63,190 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $62,780 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $61,800 |
| Carpenter | $60,580 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $59,850 |
| Roofer | $55,440 |
| Oil and Gas Roustabout | $46,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
EV Charging Technician: frequently asked questions
How much do Electricians make?
BLS does not publish a separate wage for electricians. It counts them within electrician, whose median pay is $63,190 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of that occupation earn between $49,430 and $83,940, and the top 10% earn $108,510 or more.
Do you need a degree to become an EV Charging Technician?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Electricians. BLS also lists apprenticeship as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 61.7% hold post-secondary certificate.
Is EV Charging Technician a growing career?
Yes, strongly. Employment is projected to grow 9.2% over 2025–2035, more than double the 3.5% projected for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 72,700 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an EV Charging Technician do?
EV charging technicians build and maintain the network that electric vehicles depend on. A typical task: install residential and commercial EV chargers. Employers most often ask for Computer aided design CAD software, Document management software, Electronic mail software.
Which states pay Electricians the most?
The highest state medians for Electricians are Oregon ($101,310), Illinois ($99,560), Hawaii ($96,460) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Illinois moves to the top at $99,602.
What personality type suits an EV Charging Technician?
O*NET scores Electricians highest on the Realistic, Conventional and Investigative interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.