There are currently an estimated 7,000 marine electricians in the United States. The marine electrician job market is expected to grow by 6.1% between 2024 and 2034.
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 400 marine electricians.
What’s the supply of marine electricians?
The marine electrician industry is concentrated in California, Texas, New York
Marine Electrician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Marine Electricians |
|---|---|
| California | 1,480 |
| Texas | 580 |
| New York | 500 |
| Tennessee | 340 |
| Nebraska | 300 |
| Maryland | 290 |
| Virginia | 240 |
| Washington | 230 |
| Florida | 230 |
| Georgia | 190 |
| Missouri | 170 |
| Oregon | 160 |
| Illinois | 140 |
| Michigan | 130 |
| Nevada | 120 |
| Iowa | 100 |
| Maine | 90 |
| Massachusetts | 90 |
| Colorado | 70 |
| Ohio | 60 |
| Connecticut | 60 |
| Kansas | 60 |
| Alabama | 50 |
| Montana | 50 |
| Arizona | 50 |
| Louisiana | 40 |
| Minnesota | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 |
| New Mexico | 30 |