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Job outlook for plant electricians in the United States
Plant electrician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected plant electrician job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for plant electricians are projected over the next decade.
Plant electrician salaries have increased 8% for plant electricians in the last 5 years.
There are over 48,449 plant electricians currently employed in the United States.
There are 26,301 active plant electrician job openings in the US.
The average plant electrician salary is $62,953.
Are plant electrician jobs in demand?
Plant electrician job and salary trends over time
Plant electrician jobs over time
Plant electrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,449 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 48,891 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 51,282 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 48,841 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 46,997 | 0.01% |
Average plant electrician salary over time
Plant electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,953 | $30.27 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $62,156 | $29.88 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $61,061 | $29.36 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $59,866 | $28.78 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $58,328 | $28.04 | +1.6% |
Plant electrician jobs by state
Most common states for plant electricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 69 | 10% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 80 | 9% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 55 | 9% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 88 | 8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 560 | 7% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 217 | 7% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 53 | 7% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 81 | 6% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 275 | 5% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 271 | 5% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 228 | 5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 208 | 5% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 167 | 5% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 137 | 5% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 99 | 5% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 97 | 5% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 96 | 5% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 50 | 5% |
Most common cities for plant electricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Pere | 2 | 8% | $66,884 |
| 2 | Dalton | 2 | 6% | $51,265 |
| 3 | Green Bay | 4 | 4% | $66,956 |
| 4 | Plant City | 1 | 3% | $46,650 |
| 5 | Meriden | 1 | 2% | $77,709 |
| 6 | Milford | 1 | 2% | $77,534 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $46,422 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $74,127 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $49,463 |
| 10 | Lake Charles | 1 | 1% | $45,788 |
| 11 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $53,256 |
Plant Electrician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of plant electrician experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to a Plant 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 Plant 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 Plant 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.