Electricians Reap Benefits from AI Data Center Boom
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Northern Virginia's data centers, handling 70% of global internet traffic, are driving unprecedented demand for skilled electricians. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 reports that 45-70% of data center construction involves electrical work, from fiber optics to power distribution.
With AI accelerating data center expansion globally, electricians now command six-figure salaries for round-the-clock maintenance and equipment upgrades. The U.S. anticipates 81,000 annual job openings for electricians this decade as cloud storage and high-frequency trading infrastructure multiplies.
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