States with the Fastest Electrician Job Growth
US states where electricians jobs grew fastest from May 2019 to May 2024, ranked by statewide 5-year employment growth.
| # | State | Employment 2024 | Employment 2019 | 5-yr growth | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 19,500 | 12,480 | up 56.3% | $59,190 |
| 2 | Arizona | 21,280 | 13,810 | up 54.1% | $59,480 |
| 3 | Arkansas | 8,670 | 5,770 | up 50.3% | $49,420 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 2,130 | 1,550 | up 37.4% | $81,950 |
| 5 | Virginia | 24,300 | 18,440 | up 31.8% | $61,610 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 3,480 | 2,690 | up 29.4% | $61,990 |
| 7 | South Dakota | 2,790 | 2,190 | up 27.4% | $58,550 |
| 8 | Vermont | 1,410 | 1,130 | up 24.8% | $59,670 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 5,090 | 4,080 | up 24.8% | $56,890 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 12,970 | 10,530 | up 23.2% | $81,430 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 8,550 | 6,970 | up 22.7% | $60,050 |
| 12 | North Carolina | 23,660 | 19,320 | up 22.5% | $54,070 |
| 13 | Georgia | 20,740 | 17,020 | up 21.9% | $58,860 |
| 14 | Nevada | 8,570 | 7,200 | up 19.0% | $64,950 |
| 15 | Idaho | 5,380 | 4,580 | up 17.5% | $60,670 |
| 16 | Maine | 3,320 | 2,830 | up 17.3% | $67,820 |
| 17 | Florida | 47,980 | 41,410 | up 15.9% | $53,100 |
| 18 | Kansas | 5,640 | 4,940 | up 14.2% | $61,830 |
| 19 | Missouri | 12,660 | 11,220 | up 12.8% | $70,950 |
| 20 | Texas | 71,880 | 63,750 | up 12.8% | $56,920 |
| 21 | Montana | 2,830 | 2,510 | up 12.7% | $68,980 |
| 22 | Alaska | 1,820 | 1,620 | up 12.3% | $81,860 |
| 23 | Michigan | 24,670 | 22,380 | up 10.2% | $72,680 |
| 24 | Mississippi | 5,650 | 5,160 | up 9.5% | $57,300 |
| 25 | Wyoming | 2,710 | 2,490 | up 8.8% | $73,450 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.