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Job outlook for licensed electricians in the United States
Licensed electrician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected licensed electrician job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for licensed electricians are projected over the next decade.
Licensed electrician salaries have increased 8% for licensed electricians in the last 5 years.
There are over 292,781 licensed electricians currently employed in the United States.
There are 25,286 active licensed electrician job openings in the US.
The average licensed electrician salary is $56,328.
Are licensed electrician jobs in demand?
Licensed electrician job and salary trends over time
Licensed electrician jobs over time
Licensed electrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 292,781 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 295,450 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 309,901 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 295,149 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 284,006 | 0.09% |
Average licensed electrician salary over time
Licensed electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,328 | $27.08 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $55,615 | $26.74 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $54,635 | $26.27 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $53,566 | $25.75 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $52,190 | $25.09 | +1.6% |
Licensed electrician jobs by state
Most common states for licensed electricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 191 | 20% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 112 | 15% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 434 | 14% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 265 | 14% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 738 | 13% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 897 | 12% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 591 | 12% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 357 | 12% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 127 | 12% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,126 | 11% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 990 | 11% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 639 | 10% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 587 | 10% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 437 | 10% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 110 | 10% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 76 | 10% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 69 | 10% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 863 | 9% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 627 | 9% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 527 | 9% |
Most common cities for licensed electricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $57,103 |
| 2 | Lewiston | 1 | 3% | $57,464 |
| 3 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $74,235 |
| 4 | Novato | 1 | 2% | $81,232 |
| 5 | Boston | 8 | 1% | $74,139 |
| 6 | Champaign | 1 | 1% | $54,038 |
| 7 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $48,572 |
| 8 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $57,608 |
| 9 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $48,073 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $70,771 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $75,645 |
| 12 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $67,887 |
| 13 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $80,949 |
Licensed Electrician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of licensed electrician experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to a Licensed 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 Licensed 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 Licensed 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.