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Occupational Report
for Electricians (47-2111)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
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Electricians
Employment Outlook
for Electricians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Electricians
There are 8 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 8
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Electricians
| License |
License Authority Web Site |
| Electrician, Limited Residential Apprentice |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, Limited Supervisor, Manufacturing Plant (Ps) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Manufacturing Plant, Apprentice |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, Signmaker Apprentice |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, General Journeyman (J) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, General Journeyman (J) Reciprocal |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, General Journeyman Apprentice (Inside) |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, General Supervising (S) Reciprocal |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Building Maintenance (Bme) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Energy Technician Class B (Leb) Appre |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, Limited Energy Technician Class A (Lea) Appren |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Class A (Lea) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Class B (Leb) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Journeyman, Manufacturing Plant (Pj) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Journeyman, Sign (Sig) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Journeyman, Stage (St) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Maintenance (Lme) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Maintenance Apprentice |
www.boli.state.or.us/ |
| Electrician, Limited Maintenance Manufactured Structures (Lm |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Renewable Energy Technician (Lrt) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
| Electrician, Limited Residential (Lr) |
www.bcd.oregon.gov/programs/electrical.html |
Wages
for Electricians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$17.71 |
$24.31 |
$29.90 |
$35.07 |
$39.13
|
$28.96 |
$60,223 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
26.66 |
29.08 |
34.72 |
38.96 |
41.77
|
33.52 |
69,728 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
19.97 |
26.76 |
32.82 |
37.16 |
39.87
|
30.99 |
64,464 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
14.33 |
20.30 |
28.58 |
32.43 |
37.00
|
26.63 |
55,402 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
19.20 |
23.87 |
28.12 |
31.93 |
37.42
|
27.72 |
57,658 |
| Lane |
17.14 |
22.34 |
28.26 |
32.43 |
37.17
|
27.28 |
56,737 |
| Douglas |
18.66 |
21.66 |
25.16 |
29.60 |
33.10
|
25.65 |
53,341 |
| Coos / Curry |
21.78 |
24.43 |
27.72 |
30.38 |
31.99
|
27.12 |
56,405 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
15.08 |
20.42 |
26.94 |
29.99 |
31.95
|
25.25 |
52,532 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
17.30 |
18.69 |
21.46 |
25.18 |
29.68
|
24.53 |
51,022 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
16.97 |
22.70 |
29.04 |
32.87 |
39.37
|
28.19 |
58,630 |
| Klamath / Lake |
18.35 |
21.28 |
23.69 |
26.89 |
30.61
|
23.92 |
49,752 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
17.37 |
19.73 |
27.25 |
30.48 |
32.43
|
24.96 |
51,915 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
19.71 |
22.98 |
27.76 |
31.72 |
36.26
|
27.39 |
56,965 |
| Clackamas |
25.94 |
32.05 |
35.79 |
38.84 |
40.81
|
33.99 |
70,684 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Electricians
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
7,042 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
6,670 |
|
Construction
|
Private |
5,323 |
|
Specialty Trade Contractors
|
Private |
5,267 |
|
Building Equipment Contractors
|
Private |
5,261 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
1,201 |
|
Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
84 |
|
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
72 |
|
Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
550 |
|
Sawmills and Wood Preservation
|
Private |
182 |
|
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
271 |
|
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
97 |
|
Paper Manufacturing
|
Private |
75 |
|
Primary Metal Manufacturing
|
Private |
68 |
|
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
|
Private |
246 |
|
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
|
Private |
152 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
117 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
218 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
115 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
115 |
Educational Requirements
for Electricians
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Electricians
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Building Codes
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Electrical Codes
- Apply Electrical Principles
- Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
- Bend Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
- Complete Safety Reports
- Coordinate Maintenance Work With Operating Personnel
- Distinguish Colors
- Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
- Fabricate, Inspect And Install Thermocouples
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
- Install Cameras Or Monitors For Process Control Or Surveillance
- Install Electrical And Electronic Cable And Wiring
- Install Electrical Conduit
- Install Electronic Communication Equipment
- Install Electronic Meters
- Install Household Appliances
- Install Machinery And Equipment
- Install Measuring And Control Devices
- Install Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
- Install Monitors For Process Control Or Surveillance
- Maintain Electrician'S Tools And Equipment
- Maintain Specialized Manufacturing Equipment
- Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Soldering Equipment
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Provide Customer Service
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Repair Work Orders
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Read Tape Measure
- Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
- Splice Electric Or Communications Cable
- Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Electrical Test Equipment
- Use Electronic Test Equipment
- Use Gauges And Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment
- Use Geometry
- Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes
- Use Metric System
- Use Soldering Techniques
- Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
- Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers
for Electricians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Electricians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Electricians matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
| Occupation |
Skill Overlap |
| Security And Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
40% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers And Repairers |
35% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers And Repairers, Except Line Installers |
34% |
| Electrical And Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, And Relay |
33% |
| Electrical And Electronics Installers And Repairers, Transportation Equipment |
33% |
| Electrical And Electronics Repairers, Commercial And Industrial Equipment |
30% |
| Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers, All Other |
27% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers |
27% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers And Repairers, Motor Vehicles |
26% |
| Millwrights |
26% |
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