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Job outlook for residential electricians in the United States
Residential electrician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected residential electrician job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 50,200 new jobs for residential electricians are projected over the next decade.
Residential electrician salaries have increased 8% for residential electricians in the last 5 years.
There are over 202,726 residential electricians currently employed in the United States.
There are 22,406 active residential electrician job openings in the US.
The average residential electrician salary is $60,514.
Are residential electrician jobs in demand?
Residential electrician job and salary trends over time
Residential electrician jobs over time
Residential electrician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 202,726 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 204,574 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 214,580 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 204,365 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 196,650 | 0.06% |
Average residential electrician salary over time
Residential electrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,514 | $29.09 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $59,748 | $28.72 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $58,695 | $28.22 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $57,546 | $27.67 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $56,068 | $26.96 | +1.6% |
Residential electrician jobs by state
Most common states for residential electricians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 121 | 9% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 62 | 9% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 590 | 7% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 248 | 7% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 74 | 7% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 54 | 7% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 338 | 6% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 42 | 6% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 37 | 6% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 36 | 6% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 474 | 5% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 295 | 5% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 233 | 5% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 221 | 5% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 195 | 5% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 154 | 5% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 82 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 47 | 5% |
Most common cities for residential electricians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barberton | 1 | 4% | $52,415 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $70,615 |
| 3 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $41,039 |
| 4 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $49,923 |
| 5 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $53,232 |
| 6 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $46,200 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $57,804 |
Residential Electrician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of residential electrician experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to a Residential 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 Residential 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 Residential 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.