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Electricians — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+9.5%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

81,000

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Faster than average

What This Means

Employment of electricians is projected to grow +9.5% from 2024 to 2034. This is faster than the average for all occupations.

About 81,000 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $62,350 as of the latest data. About 742,580 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Some College