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Career Comparison
See how a career as a substation technician stacks up to other career options you may be considering. As you will see, as a substation technician you'll enjoy better pay, receive better benefits and have opportunities wherever your career takes you.
Welder
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$35,500 - $43,500
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Technical School and/or On-The-Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
None
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Supervisor, Inspectors
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Affected By Cycles In Construction Industry
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Employer And Union Membership
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Outdoor/Indoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
High
High
Draftsperson
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$40,000 - $55,000
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Post-Sedondary Drafting Program
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
No
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Architect (Additional Education Required)
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Dependent on growth in community
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies by Size of Business
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Primarily Indoors
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
Marginal
High
Over-the-Road Truck Driver
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$50,000 - $65,000
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Training and Licenses Required
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
Extensive
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Owner-operator
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Stable
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Excellent
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Outdoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
High
High
Concrete Laborer
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$30,000 - $37,500
$60,000 and more
Education Required
On-The-Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
Varies By Employer
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Supervisor
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Affected By Cycles In Construction Industry
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Employer And Union Membership
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Outdoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
High
High
Mechanic
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$31,000 - $43,000
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Specialized Training Programs
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
No
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Independent Business Owner
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Employment Expected To Increase Through 2014
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Size Of Business
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Indoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
Moderate
High
Industrial Sales
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$35,000 - $53,000 (Commision-Based)
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering Preferred
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
Yes
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Marketing Director
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Employment Expected To Increase Through 2014
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Company
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Indoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
Marginal
High
Autobody Repair Person
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$26,000 - $37,500
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Vocational/Technical School
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
None
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Supervisor, Shop Owner
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Excellent, As Number of Cars On The Road Increase
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Employer
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
Work Environment
Indoor
Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous
Medium
High
Roofer
Substation Technician
Anticipated Salary
$22,000 - $30,000
$60,000 and more
Education Required
Apprenticeship And/Or On-The-Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Travel Required
Varies By Employer
At technician’s discretion
Career Track
Supervisor, Businessowner
Supervisor, Trainer, Independent Business Owner
Job Outlook
Stable
Very good because of a lack of qualified applicants in the marketplace
Benefits
Varies By Employer
Excellent Benefits, Including Healthcare, Retirement and Ongoing Education
