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Job outlook for industrial maintenance/electricians in the United States
Industrial maintenance/electrician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected industrial maintenance/electrician job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 69,700 new jobs for industrial maintenance/electricians are projected over the next decade.
Industrial maintenance/electrician salaries have increased 11% for industrial maintenance/electricians in the last 5 years.
There are over 48,774 industrial maintenance/electricians currently employed in the United States.
There are 97,048 active industrial maintenance/electrician job openings in the US.
The average industrial maintenance/electrician salary is $57,250.
Are industrial maintenance/electrician jobs in demand?
Industrial maintenance/electrician job and salary trends over time
Industrial maintenance/electrician jobs over time
Industrial maintenance/electrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,774 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 48,864 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 50,898 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 48,592 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 46,760 | 0.01% |
Average industrial maintenance/electrician salary over time
Industrial maintenance/electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,250 | $27.52 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $55,289 | $26.58 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $54,000 | $25.96 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $52,989 | $25.48 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $51,627 | $24.82 | +0.7% |
Industrial maintenance/electrician jobs by state
Most common states for industrial maintenance/electricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 176 | 25% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 560 | 18% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 928 | 17% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 336 | 17% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 227 | 17% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 127 | 17% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,629 | 16% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,615 | 16% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 904 | 16% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 790 | 16% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,270 | 15% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 196 | 15% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 160 | 15% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 146 | 15% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 112 | 15% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 957 | 14% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 425 | 14% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 404 | 14% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 88 | 14% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 951 | 13% |
Most common cities for industrial maintenance/electricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Pere | 1 | 4% | $57,930 |
| 2 | East Chicago | 1 | 4% | $56,309 |
| 3 | New Bedford | 3 | 3% | $52,725 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 1 | 3% | $51,968 |
| 5 | Chandler | 2 | 1% | $67,298 |
| 6 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $52,747 |
| 7 | Deerfield Beach | 1 | 1% | $45,267 |
| 8 | Fall River | 1 | 1% | $52,665 |
| 9 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $53,168 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $53,294 |
| 11 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $82,640 |
Industrial Maintenance/Electrician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of industrial maintenance/electrician experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to an Industrial Maintenance/Electrician?
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 Industrial Maintenance/Electrician 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 Industrial Maintenance/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.