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Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

VET / TAFE Stable · ANZSCO skill level 3 · occupation 3422

Electrical Distribution Trades Workers prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.

People employed12,000
Median pay$2,731per week, full-time
Projected growth+0.8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+5%per year
Median age38
Female share3%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 2.4% university · 85.2% vet / tafe · 11% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Electrotechnology. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

NSW 32% · VIC 24.5% · QLD 17.1% · WA 15% · SA 6.5% · TAS 3.1% · ACT 1.1% · NT 0.9%

Top industries

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services · Construction.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.