Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Electricians to increase by 9.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 821,000 to 896,900 jobs. Its estimate of 72,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($63,190), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
821,000
Projected employment (2034)
896,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
9%
Annual openings (projected average)
72,700
Pay & Preparation
$63,190
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Apprenticeship
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting (4/5) • Repairing (3.5/5) • Speaking (3.38/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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