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Occupation ยท SOC 47-2111

Electricians: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of electricians typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 742,580 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,350 ($29.98 an hour).

US employment

742,580

Median annual wage

$62,350

Mean annual wage

$69,630

Median hourly wage

$29.98

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry level

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California73,420
  2. 2. Texas71,880
  3. 3. Florida47,980
  4. 4. New York40,380
  5. 5. Ohio27,150
  6. 6. Michigan24,670
  7. 7. Virginia24,300
  8. 8. North Carolina23,660
  9. 9. Illinois22,880
  10. 10. Pennsylvania21,860

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Oregon$97,320
  2. 2. Washington$96,530
  3. 3. Illinois$96,360
  4. 4. Hawaii$83,200
  5. 5. Massachusetts$82,120
  6. 6. District of Columbia$81,950
  7. 7. Alaska$81,860
  8. 8. Minnesota$81,430
  9. 9. New York$77,460
  10. 10. Connecticut$76,790

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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