Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Dakota County Technical College
Ranked 19th of 49 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Dakota County Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers earn a median $53,107 one year after graduating, rising to $108,729 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% above the national median of $81,618 for this field, ranking 19th of 49 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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