DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Electricians
Install, 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.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $17.08/hr
Median: $23.95/hr
Experienced: $30.18/hr
Current Employment
1,680 (2019)
Projected Employment
1,691 (2030)
Growth for Electricians
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,680 | 1,691 | 11 | (1%) |
Industries Employing Electricians
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 1,082 | 64.4% | 51.5% |
| Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service | 55 | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 43 | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals | 41 | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Federal Government, Military | 38 | 2.2% | .5% |
Occupational Skills
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
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