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Job outlook for electrical journeymen in the United States
Electrical journeyman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected electrical journeyman job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for electrical journeymen are projected over the next decade.
Electrical journeyman salaries have increased 8% for electrical journeymen in the last 5 years.
There are over 71,208 electrical journeymen currently employed in the United States.
There are 39,898 active electrical journeyman job openings in the US.
The average electrical journeyman salary is $61,940.
Are electrical journeyman jobs in demand?
Electrical journeyman job and salary trends over time
Electrical journeyman jobs over time
Electrical journeyman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,208 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 72,005 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 75,545 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 72,066 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 69,416 | 0.02% |
Average electrical journeyman salary over time
Electrical journeyman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,940 | $29.78 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $61,156 | $29.40 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $60,079 | $28.88 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $58,903 | $28.32 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $57,390 | $27.59 | +1.6% |
Electrical journeyman jobs by state
Most common states for electrical journeymen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 107 | 15% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 939 | 11% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 328 | 11% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 142 | 11% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 64 | 11% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 706 | 10% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 484 | 9% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 93 | 9% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 483 | 8% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 322 | 8% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 261 | 8% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 68 | 8% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 63 | 8% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 59 | 8% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 49 | 8% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 698 | 7% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 434 | 7% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 398 | 7% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 245 | 7% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 94 | 7% |
Most common cities for electrical journeymen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Iberia | 1 | 3% | $54,111 |
| 2 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $53,340 |
Electrical Journeyman job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of electrical journeyman experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to an Electrical Journeyman?
Ronald Widdoss: Be a sponge. Learn all you can and prove to your employer you can be taught and that your up for the challenge.
What Electrical Journeyman skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ronald Widdoss: Understanding the flow of electricity. Reading wiring diagrams. Diagnosing electrical concerns. Both AC and DC.
What will help Electrical Journeymen 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.
L. Keith Lofland
Director of EducationIAEI
What experience really stands out on Electrical Journeyman resumes?
L. Keith Lofland: Practical hands-on experience as an installer really stands out. In the electrical industry, our "Bible" is the National Electrical Code (NEC). Hiring someone to enforce the requirements of the NEC is greatly enhanced by someone who not only knows and understands these rules but also has hands-on experience in implementing these rules from a practical standpoint.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Electrical Journeymen?
L. Keith Lofland: Yes (see above). Also, most inspection agencies (either by the state or local requirements) require their electrical inspectors to obtain a certain amount of required continuing education units (CEU) credits per calendar year. In the past, a lot of these CEU credits were obtained with in-person classroom training. The onslaught of the pandemic caused this type of CEU training to turn to webinar deliveries. Even after the pandemic, I believe webinar-type virtual training will continue to grow. There will always be a place for in-person training, but virtual training will easily overtake in-person training in the future.