If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician. Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses and factories.
If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician. Electricians install and maintain all of the electrical and power systems for our homes, businesses and factories.
“Once you get your feet wet in the electrical trades, there are a lot of options for you…A lot of big companies pay for your schooling.”
– Vinny, Electrician
2022 Average Annual Salary *
Electrician: Commercial $65,398
Electrician: Industrial $59,304
Education *
Most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, but some start out by attending a technical school. Most states require electricians to be licensed.
Work Environment *
Electricians work indoors and outdoors at homes, businesses, factories, and construction sites. Because electricians must travel to different worksites, local or long-distance commuting is often required.
Job Outlook *
Employment of electricians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030. About 84,700 openings for electricians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
The Board of Electricians develops and maintains the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of electricians in New Hampshire to safeguard the state’s citizens. The Board is responsible for the disciplinary actions for violations of these standards.
Vermont Electrical Statue and Safety Rules
The State Electrical Safety program is achieved through the adoption of nationally recognized safety codes, licensing, education, training of people doing electrical installation work and code enforcement, which reduces the risk of fire and electrocutions.
Explore a Career in the Electrical Trade with These Resources:
- Article: “The Electrical Trade: Career Opportunities Beyond the Wires”
- Apprenticeship NH
- Build Your Future
- Career One Stop
- Community College System of NH
Offering academic programs in Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Keene, Laconia, Lebanon, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, North Conway, Portsmouth, and Rochester. View a List of Programs at All Campuses - Community College of Vermont
- Granite State Trade School, Manchester, NH
- Job Corp, Locations in MA
- Lincoln Tech
- NCCER
- New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Explore Current Openings
- Companies currently hiring
- NH Employment Security, Job Match System
- Indeed search for “construction” sorted by date
- LinkedIn search for “construction” by state