There are currently an estimated 13,900 marine electricians in the United States. The marine electrician job market is expected to grow by 2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are marine electricians?
CareerExplorer rates marine electricians with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,500 marine electricians. That number is based on 400 additional marine electricians, and the retirement of 6,100 existing marine electricians.
What’s the supply of marine electricians?
The marine electrician industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Marine Electrician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Marine Electricians |
|---|---|
| California | 1,850 |
| Texas | 870 |
| Florida | 830 |
| New Jersey | 590 |
| Washington | 330 |
| Indiana | 320 |
| Missouri | 310 |
| Oregon | 280 |
| Maryland | 260 |
| Georgia | 260 |
| Ohio | 240 |
| North Carolina | 200 |
| Arkansas | 190 |
| Connecticut | 150 |
| Kentucky | 150 |
| Massachusetts | 140 |
| Michigan | 140 |
| Louisiana | 130 |
| Maine | 90 |
| Wisconsin | 80 |
| Mississippi | 70 |
| Arizona | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | 60 |
| Wyoming | 40 |
| Alaska | 40 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| Oklahoma | 30 |