Substation Technician

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
Work Environment Outdoor Primarily Outdoor
Physical Exertion / Hazardous High High
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