A Marine Electrical Career Pathway prepares students for careers working with electrical systems in maritime settings, including vessel propulsion, renewable marine energy, and port electrification projects. As the industry shifts toward reducing emissions, opportunities are growing in electric vessel systems and offshore wind farm infrastructure.
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Entry-Level Jobs
Marine Electrical Technician/Assistant
Marine Electrical Technician/Assistant
Entry-Level
Tasks / Responsibilities
Support senior electricians with installation and maintenance of electrical equipment
Maintain and repair marine electrical systems like motors, lighting, and power supplies
Troubleshooting and diagnostics under supervision
Follow safety protocols and keep updated with inspections and maintenance
Work Experience
No prior experience necessary for entry-level positions
Certificates, vocational courses or on-the-job training in related fields can be helpful
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Entry Level Certification or Vocational Training Courses in Marine Electrical
$45,000 - $60,000 annually (varies by region and company)
Job Projections
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This indicates about 80,200 job openings for new electricians are projected for each year. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.
In places like Sausalito, the highest demand for marine electricians will revolve around electric boats as the technology becomes more widely available. There will likely be a sharp increase of electric yachts in luxury harbors like those in Sausalito and Tiburon, and with them will come a need for marine electricians to not only maintain the boats, but install and maintain infrastructure to charge them. Additionally, a growing industry is the manufacturing of these boats. There are a growing number of electrical boat companies, including Candela, Electric
Yacht, Navier and X Shore.There’s a demand for converting commercial boats like ferries to eclectic. The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry is in the process of converting its boats to electric.
$35,000--$50,000 annually (varies by region and company)
Job Projections
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This indicates about 80,200 job openings for new electricians are projected for each year. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.
In places like Sausalito, the highest demand for marine electricians will revolve around electric boats as the technology becomes more widely available. There will likely be a sharp increase of electric yachts in luxury harbors like those in Sausalito and Tiburon, and with them will come a need for marine electricians to not only maintain the boats, but install and maintain infrastructure to charge them. Additionally, a growing industry is the manufacturing of these boats. There are a growing number of electrical boat companies, including Candela, Electric
Yacht, Navier and X Shore.There’s a demand for converting commercial boats like ferries to eclectic. The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry is in the process of converting its boats to electric.
$50,000 - $120,000 annually (varies by region and company)
Job Projections
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This indicates about 80,200 job openings for new electricians are projected for each year. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.
In places like Sausalito, the highest demand for marine electricians will revolve around electric boats as the technology becomes more widely available. There will likely be a sharp increase of electric yachts in luxury harbors like those in Sausalito and Tiburon, and with them will come a need for marine electricians to not only maintain the boats, but install and maintain infrastructure to charge them. Additionally, a growing industry is the manufacturing of these boats. There are a growing number of electrical boat companies, including Candela, Electric
Yacht, Navier and X Shore.There’s a demand for converting commercial boats like ferries to eclectic. The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry is in the process of converting its boats to electric.
$55,000-80,000 annually (varies by region and company)
Job Projections
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This indicates about 80,200 job openings for new electricians are projected for each year. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.
In places like Sausalito, the highest demand for marine electricians will revolve around electric boats as the technology becomes more widely available. There will likely be a sharp increase of electric yachts in luxury harbors like those in Sausalito and Tiburon, and with them will come a need for marine electricians to not only maintain the boats, but install and maintain infrastructure to charge them. Additionally, a growing industry is the manufacturing of these boats. There are a growing number of electrical boat companies, including Candela, Electric
Yacht, Navier and X Shore.There’s a demand for converting commercial boats like ferries to eclectic. The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry is in the process of converting its boats to electric.
$100,000 - $200,000 annually (varies by region and company)
Consultants also work on project-specific pay schedule, which could be larger or smaller than this sum
Job Projections
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict that employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033 which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This indicates about 80,200 job openings for new electricians are projected for each year. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.
In places like Sausalito, the highest demand for marine electricians will revolve around electric boats as the technology becomes more widely available. There will likely be a sharp increase of electric yachts in luxury harbors like those in Sausalito and Tiburon, and with them will come a need for marine electricians to not only maintain the boats, but install and maintain infrastructure to charge them. Additionally, a growing industry is the manufacturing of these boats. There are a growing number of electrical boat companies, including Candela, Electric
Yacht, Navier and X Shore.There’s a demand for converting commercial boats like ferries to eclectic. The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry is in the process of converting its boats to electric.
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