U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall, 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. Excludes "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514,760 | 0.8 % | $24.91 | $51,810 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.13 | $17.61 | $23.20 | $30.71 | $38.89 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,400 | $36,630 | $48,250 | $63,880 | $80,890 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 364,900 | 22.10 | $24.79 | $51,550 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 15,440 | 0.28 | $26.67 | $55,480 |
| Employment Services | 8,740 | 0.33 | $21.28 | $44,270 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 7,480 | 1.13 | $24.07 | $50,070 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 7,430 | 1.88 | $27.88 | $57,990 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 364,900 | 22.10 | $24.79 | $51,550 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 5,680 | 4.53 | $20.65 | $42,940 |
| Coal Mining | 3,490 | 4.39 | $25.71 | $53,470 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 1,130 | 3.31 | $26.20 | $54,510 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 2,030 | 2.41 | $24.83 | $51,660 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 1,080 | 0.13 | $36.91 | $76,780 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 790 | 0.73 | $34.88 | $72,560 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 530 | 0.05 | $32.38 | $67,350 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 60 | 0.02 | $31.62 | $65,770 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 310 | 0.06 | $31.59 | $65,700 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 44,130 | 3.15 | 0.78 | $28.68 | $59,650 |
| Texas | 43,340 | 4.30 | 1.06 | $20.54 | $42,720 |
| New York | 33,490 | 4.01 | 0.99 | $32.54 | $67,690 |
| Florida | 27,810 | 3.92 | 0.97 | $19.38 | $40,320 |
| Illinois | 22,940 | 4.15 | 1.03 | $32.90 | $68,430 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 2,810 | 10.40 | 2.57 | $24.56 | $51,090 |
| West Virginia | 5,020 | 7.29 | 1.80 | $23.07 | $47,980 |
| Alaska | 2,100 | 6.81 | 1.68 | $33.18 | $69,010 |
| North Dakota | 2,020 | 5.67 | 1.40 | $22.55 | $46,910 |
| Maryland | 13,700 | 5.56 | 1.37 | $25.43 | $52,890 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2,100 | 6.81 | 1.68 | $33.18 | $69,010 |
| Illinois | 22,940 | 4.15 | 1.03 | $32.90 | $68,430 |
| Hawaii | 2,490 | 4.35 | 1.07 | $32.69 | $67,990 |
| New York | 33,490 | 4.01 | 0.99 | $32.54 | $67,690 |
| New Jersey | 11,470 | 3.04 | 0.75 | $32.14 | $66,850 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 20,210 | 4.06 | 1.00 | $36.78 | $76,510 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 14,810 | 4.18 | 1.03 | $35.32 | $73,480 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 13,320 | 5.33 | 1.32 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 11,020 | 4.81 | 1.19 | $26.12 | $54,330 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,120 | 2.39 | 0.59 | $27.84 | $57,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 7,690 | 3.50 | 0.86 | $21.35 | $44,410 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 6,970 | 5.89 | 1.45 | $22.72 | $47,260 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,940 | 3.47 | 0.86 | $21.02 | $43,720 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 6,800 | 5.49 | 1.36 | $23.94 | $49,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 6,720 | 3.73 | 0.92 | $33.60 | $69,890 |