Electricians (47-2111)

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

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Employment and Job Openings

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2012 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2011 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
2,913	696	23.9	37.0	25.3

2011 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	255
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	95
UI claimants previously working in occupation	891

2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	1,407
Number of job position postings	184
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	7.6

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

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