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Electricians in Wyoming
Get the information you need to know about working as an Electrician.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Electricians in Wyoming are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Electricians in Wyoming is growing faster than average.
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Electricians in Wyoming earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Electricians Work in Wyoming?
In 2018, there were 2,260 Electricians working in the state.
There were 2,240 Electricians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 9,080 Electricians working in it, which means Wyoming has fewer Electricians than average.
Job Projections for Wyoming
Jobs for Electricians in this state are growing at a rate of 14.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.9%.
Wyoming Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 330 annual job openings, and 2,910 total jobs in 2026 for Electricians in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 82,000 annual jobs and 726,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Electricians Make in Wyoming?
In 2018 wages for Electricians ranged from $35,880 to $82,310 with $59,050 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.25 to $39.57. The median hourly rate was $28.39.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.63 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.76.
The median salary in Wyoming is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Wyoming Metros for Electricians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Electricians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 370 | $59,580 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 230 | $56,870 |
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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