NYC Hired: Electricians

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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).

Current openings

Chief Electrician 1
Control Electrician 7
Electrical Maintenance Worker 41
Licensed Electrician 10
Lighting Fixture Installer 12
Master Electrician 1
Solar Photovoltaic Electrician 1

Number of positions

2012: 17,870 2014: 18,470

Annual job postings

New: 300 Replacement: 460
(Total: 760)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$49,550
($23/hour)

Middle:
$92,250
($44/hour)

Up to:
$99,270
($47/hour)

Average:
$82,700
($39/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Apprenticeship

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.