H3
 
High Wage. High Demand. High Skill.

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. Excludes "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).

Overview

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Requirements

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience
None
Job Training
Apprenticeship

Data

Comparisons

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Area/RegionEmployment 2016Employment 2026Percent ChangeAnnual OpeningsAvg. Hourly WageAvg. Annual WageH3High WageHigh SkillHigh Demand
Nebraska
5,404
6,134
13.51%
703
$23.74
$49,386
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Omaha Consortium
2,780
3,216
15.68%
371
$24.95
$51,889
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Lincoln MSA
932
1,062
13.95%
122
$24.13
$50,191
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Grand Island MSA
99
116
17.17%
14
$18.41
$38,305
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Central
311
343
10.29%
38
$23.42
$48,709
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Mid-Plains
219
227
3.65%
26
$20.97
$43,619
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Northeast
585
642
9.74%
73
$20.71
$43,075
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Panhandle
276
305
10.51%
35
$22.31
$46,400
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Sandhills
55
60
9.09%
6
$17.81
$37,039
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
Southeast
172
182
5.81%
20
$23.21
$48,277
H3 Job
High Wage Job
High Skill Job
High Demand Job
N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections.
Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.