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Job outlook for electrical workers in the United States
Are electrical worker jobs in demand?
Yes, electrical worker jobs are in demand. Electrical worker demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Electrical worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of electrical worker jobs and the average electrical worker salary over time.
Electrical worker jobs over time
Electrical worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,302 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,314 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,378 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,312 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,263 | 0.00% |
Average electrical worker salary over time
Electrical worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,261 | $25.61 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $52,587 | $25.28 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $51,660 | $24.84 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $50,649 | $24.35 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $49,348 | $23.73 | +1.6% |
Electrical worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of electrical worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where electrical workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for electrical workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 175 | 25% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 304 | 23% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 390 | 20% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 175 | 20% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 580 | 19% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,527 | 18% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 731 | 18% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,245 | 17% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,061 | 17% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 977 | 17% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,713 | 16% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 343 | 16% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,553 | 15% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 730 | 15% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 729 | 15% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 549 | 15% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 148 | 15% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,003 | 13% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 889 | 13% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 222 | 13% |
Most common cities for electrical workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benicia | 1 | 4% | $68,834 |
| 2 | Kailua | 1 | 3% | $63,745 |
| 3 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $50,862 |
| 4 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $64,614 |
Electrical Worker job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to electrical worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the electrical worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the electrical worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of electrical worker experts
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Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to an Electrical Worker?
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 Worker 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 Workers 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.
Electrical worker jobs
Updated March 28, 2024