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Electricians in Vermont
Considering a career as an Electrician in Vermont?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Electricians in Vermont are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Electricians in Vermont is growing slower than average.
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Electricians in Vermont earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Electricians Work in Vermont?
In 2018, there were 1,050 Electricians working in the state.
There were 1,080 Electricians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 9,080 Electricians working in it, which means Vermont has fewer Electricians than average.
Job Projections for Vermont
Jobs for Electricians in this state are growing at a rate of 1.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.9%.
Vermont Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 150 annual job openings, and a total of 1,370 jobs for Vermont Electricians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 82,000 annual jobs and 726,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Electricians Make in Vermont?
In 2018 wages for Electricians ranged from $32,810 to $72,610 with $50,850 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.78 to $34.91. The median hourly rate was $24.45.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.96 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.51.
The median salary in Vermont is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Vermont Metros for Electricians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Electricians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 350 | $53,460 |
Top States for Electricians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Electricians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66,260 | $64,260 |
| Texas | 62,180 | $49,410 |
| New York | 42,450 | $70,990 |
| Florida | 38,860 | $42,570 |
| Ohio | 24,850 | $52,170 |
| Illinois | 24,410 | $79,770 |
| Michigan | 23,320 | $59,940 |
| Pennsylvania | 21,390 | $60,540 |
| Washington | 18,860 | $65,650 |
| New Jersey | 18,020 | $64,290 |
| Massachusetts | 16,440 | $64,530 |
| North Carolina | 16,220 | $43,110 |
| Georgia | 16,130 | $48,800 |
| Virginia | 15,700 | $48,650 |
| Indiana | 15,090 | $56,990 |
| Colorado | 14,850 | $54,980 |
| Maryland | 14,090 | $54,150 |
| Louisiana | 12,730 | $50,480 |
| Tennessee | 12,460 | $49,260 |
| Arizona | 12,340 | $46,620 |
Below are the states where Electricians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $79,770 |
| District of Columbia | $78,260 |
| Alaska | $76,440 |
| Hawaii | $74,140 |
| Minnesota | $71,230 |
| New York | $70,990 |
| Oregon | $70,970 |
| Washington | $65,650 |
| Massachusetts | $64,530 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Fran Hogan under License
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