Electrical Industry Report 2026
What electricians get paid in all 50 states, and where the 558 biggest electrical jobs in America are being built. $2.2T of work on one map, with budgets, timelines and who to call.
- Pay for every state, with the day rate it works out to
- Every big data center, fab, plant and stadium on one map
- Free. Opens the second you finish.
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A look inside.
Six chapters, an interactive map, a page for every state, and a 90-second video version.
What electricians make, state by state
Median, bottom 10% and top 10% wages for all 50 states and DC, the day rate each works out to, and a rate check for your own number.
The competitive day rate
What data center travelers really take home on 6-10s with per diem, union scale in 44 cities, and what staffing agencies charge.
Where the work is
An interactive map of 558 projects. Click any state for every project: budget, timeline, owner, general contractor and who to call.
The data center pull
How much capacity is being built, how many electricians each campus needs, and where they're coming from.
The shortage
The workforce numbers behind the calls you can't fill: openings, retirements, apprentices and hiring times.
What it means for your shop
Five moves the shops still getting crews have in common.
Click your state.
Every dot is a project with heavy electrical scope. Pick a state to see what's inside.
FAQs
Is it free?
Yes. Answer a few questions so we know who's reading, and the whole report opens right away. We also email you the link.
Where does the data come from?
Pay is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025 wages, the newest release). Projects come from company announcements, public filings, economic development agencies and trade press, and every one links to its source. Checked in October 2026.
Who is it for?
Owners, GMs, PMs and superintendents at electrical contractors, residential and commercial, anywhere in the US.
Will someone call me?
Only if you want a call. Every page has a button to book one. We'll send you the report link and a few short emails with what we're seeing. Unsubscribe anytime.
Why does it ask if I'm hiring?
So we know what to send you. Shops hiring now get a link to book a call. Everyone gets the full report.