States with the Fastest Electrician Job Growth, 2025
US states where electricians jobs grew fastest from May 2020 to May 2025, ranked by statewide 5-year employment growth.
| # | State | Employment 2025 | Employment 2020 | 5-yr growth | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 2,440 | 1,270 | up 92.1% | $78,970 |
| 2 | Arizona | 21,140 | 13,650 | up 54.9% | $61,060 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 14,350 | 9,840 | up 45.8% | $78,160 |
| 4 | Tennessee | 17,070 | 12,610 | up 35.4% | $61,090 |
| 5 | South Dakota | 2,980 | 2,230 | up 33.6% | $61,390 |
| 6 | Kansas | 6,350 | 4,770 | up 33.1% | $65,860 |
| 7 | Indiana | 19,020 | 14,560 | up 30.6% | $68,490 |
| 8 | Georgia | 21,650 | 16,590 | up 30.5% | $58,320 |
| 9 | Mississippi | 6,610 | 5,120 | up 29.1% | $60,860 |
| 10 | Arkansas | 7,500 | 5,850 | up 28.2% | $49,070 |
| 11 | Virginia | 23,630 | 18,460 | up 28.0% | $62,900 |
| 12 | Iowa | 10,310 | 8,070 | up 27.8% | $60,860 |
| 13 | West Virginia | 4,290 | 3,400 | up 26.2% | $64,810 |
| 14 | Texas | 76,770 | 60,890 | up 26.1% | $58,570 |
| 15 | Maine | 3,780 | 3,010 | up 25.6% | $75,380 |
| 16 | Alaska | 1,870 | 1,500 | up 24.7% | $89,440 |
| 17 | New Mexico | 5,020 | 4,050 | up 24.0% | $58,390 |
| 18 | Ohio | 28,950 | 23,430 | up 23.6% | $64,700 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 14,310 | 11,640 | up 22.9% | $76,540 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 3,330 | 2,730 | up 22.0% | $62,840 |
| 21 | North Carolina | 21,640 | 18,190 | up 19.0% | $56,800 |
| 22 | Florida | 49,700 | 41,900 | up 18.6% | $57,250 |
| 23 | Montana | 2,750 | 2,320 | up 18.5% | $76,760 |
| 24 | Vermont | 1,270 | 1,080 | up 17.6% | $63,430 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | 22,730 | 19,560 | up 16.2% | $67,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.