Projected Electrician Employment

Employment of electricians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 79,900 openings for electricians 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, such as to retire.

Nearly every building has electricity. Electricians are needed to install and replace these power systems. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade. However, employment growth stemming from these alternative sources may depend on government provisions—such as credits, net metering, and tax incentives—that spur consumer demand by lowering installation costs.

Employment Projections Data for Electricians, 2021-31

Employment - 2021: 711,200

Projected Employment - 2031: 761,400

Change, 2021-31

Percent Change: 7%

Electricians Needed: 50,200