73,500 annual US job openings for skilled electricians due to electricity demand outpacing supply, threatening renewable energy transition and industry growth.
73,500 annual job openings in the US for skilled electricians are projected due to a booming demand for electricity, which is outpacing the supply of electricians. This labor shortage threatens the transition to renewable energy and growth in industries like cryptocurrencies and AI. Becoming a journeyman electrician requires a high school diploma or GED and a four-year apprenticeship under a licensed electrician, with median annual salaries reaching $61,590. Both labor union and non-union organizations are increasing recruitment efforts to fill the growing gap.
July 27, 2024
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