Electrician
Code: 47-2111.00
Also known as: Chief Electrician, Control Electrician, Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Inside Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Wireman, Maintenance Electrician, Mechanical Trades Specialist, Electrician, Qualified Craft Worker, Electrician (QCW, Electrician)
Description: Individuals and organizations hire Electricians to install and maintain communications, electrical power, lighting and other control systems. These professionals work full-time in just about every field. Typically, Electricians enter this position through a technical school and an apprenticeship.
Typical wages
| 10% | $33,810 |
| 25% | $42,790 |
| Median | $56,900 |
| 75% | $75,380 |
| 90% | $98,720 |
| 10% | $16.26 |
| 25% | $20.57 |
| Median | $27.36 |
| 75% | $36.24 |
| 90% | $47.46 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
739,200 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
801,400 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 82,200 |