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Job outlook for commercial and industrial electricians in the United States
Commercial and industrial electrician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected commercial and industrial electrician job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for commercial and industrial electricians are projected over the next decade.
Commercial and industrial electrician salaries have increased 8% for commercial and industrial electricians in the last 5 years.
There are over 303,823 commercial and industrial electricians currently employed in the United States.
There are 48,589 active commercial and industrial electrician job openings in the US.
The average commercial and industrial electrician salary is $46,340.
Are commercial and industrial electrician jobs in demand?
Commercial and industrial electrician job and salary trends over time
Commercial and industrial electrician jobs over time
Commercial and industrial electrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 303,823 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 306,740 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 321,762 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 306,562 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 295,059 | 0.09% |
Average commercial and industrial electrician salary over time
Commercial and industrial electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,340 | $22.28 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $45,753 | $22.00 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $44,947 | $21.61 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $44,068 | $21.19 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $42,936 | $20.64 | +1.6% |
Commercial and industrial electrician jobs by state
Most common states for commercial and industrial electricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 106 | 15% |
| 2 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 307 | 9% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 293 | 9% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 83 | 9% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 501 | 8% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 384 | 8% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 763 | 7% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 574 | 7% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 502 | 7% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 216 | 7% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 57 | 7% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 669 | 6% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 329 | 6% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 242 | 6% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 106 | 6% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 82 | 6% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 47 | 6% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 39 | 6% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 34 | 6% |
Most common cities for commercial and industrial electricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton | 1 | 4% | $43,076 |
| 2 | Hazleton | 1 | 4% | $55,121 |
| 3 | Nicholasville | 1 | 3% | $44,712 |
| 4 | Panama City | 1 | 3% | $35,962 |
| 5 | Ormond Beach | 1 | 2% | $35,385 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $43,168 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $65,755 |
| 8 | Rialto | 1 | 1% | $57,650 |
| 9 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $35,922 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $56,405 |
| 11 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $66,560 |
| 12 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $63,661 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $48,202 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $35,817 |
| 15 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $66,574 |
Commercial And Industrial Electrician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of commercial and industrial electrician experts
Ronald Widdoss
What will help Commercial And Industrial Electricians increase their earning potential?
Ronald Widdoss: The 3 A's. a. Attendance, show up for work on time ready to work. Not getting dressed or drinking coffee or holding a elongated conversation on your phone.
b. Attitude, get your head in the game, Be ready to take on a challenge and do your best. Be pleasant to co-workers.
c. Aptitude, be ready to learn and raise your skill level.