Oregon Labor Market Information System
WIRED Occupation Report Center
WIRED Occupation Report
for Electricians (47-2111) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational 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. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Employment Projections for Electricians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment
2018
Employment

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5,936 6,216 280 4.7% 28 147 175

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Electricians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
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$17.39 $25.79 $32.36 $37.01 $40.42 $30.73 $63,920
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Current Job Openings for Electricians in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 25 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 25 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Journeyman Electrician 2 5/22/13 Clackamas $3,652/mo to $5,341/mo
Low Voltage Controls Electrician 5/16/13 Tualatin DOE
General Journeyman Electrician 5/3/13 Tualatin $28.00/hr to $35.00/hr DOE
General Journeyman Electrician 5/3/13 Beaverton $28.00/hr to $35.00/hr DOE
Bridge Electrician 5/3/13 Portland $5,660/mo to $5,832/mo
Journeyman Maintenance Electrician 5/1/13 Portland $20,000/yr to $150,000/yr
Oregon General Supervising Electrician 5/1/13 Portland $30.00/hr DOE
Electrician - Residential ~ 3 Permanent Positions 4/24/13 Portland $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Journeyman Electrician 4/24/13 Oak Grove Neg.
Maintenance Electrician - 13-011e 4/17/13 Clackamas $23.16/hr to $28.50/hr DOE
Maintenance Electrician 4/14/13 Portland $24.00/hr to $26.00/hr DOE
Journeyman Electrician 4/12/13 Portland $25.00/hr to $30.00/hr
Facilities Technician 4 - Electrician 4/9/13 Hillsboro Neg.
Journeyman Electrician (Facility Maintenance) 4/8/13 Hillsboro $25.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE
Construction Tech 2 - (Salem, Oregon) - 73630325 4/5/13 Salem
Maintenance Electrician 3/29/13 Portland DOE
Journeyman Level Electrician 3/29/13 Portland $26.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE
Journey Level Electrician 3/25/13 Portland DOE
Manufacturing Plant Limited Supervisor Electrician 3/21/13 Portland $21.15/hr to $25.00/hr
Manufacturing Plant Limited Journeyman Electrician 3/21/13 Portland $21.15/hr to $25.00/hr
Limited Maintenance Electrician 3/21/13 Portland $21.15/hr to $25.00/hr
General Electrical Journeyman 3/19/13 Aumsville DOE
#0401184 - Electrician - Housing Facilities 3/8/13 Portland $22.93/hr to $27.81/hr
Maintenance Electrician 2/28/13 Portland $21.87/hr DOE
Electrician 9/20/12 Portland $24.00/hr to $31.50/hr DOE


Major Industries of Employment for Electricians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Construction 23 Private 4,887
Specialty Trade Contractors 238 Private 4,869
Building Equipment Contractors 2382 Private 4,867
Manufacturing 31 Private 472
Wood Product Manufacturing 321 Private 100
Paper Manufacturing 322 Private 65
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills 3221 Private 53
Primary Metal Manufacturing 331 Private 57
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 336 Private 59
Administrative and Waste Services 56 Private 51
Administrative and Support Services 561 Private 51


Educational Requirements for Electricians Workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter this occupation. Those with a postsecondary non-degree award have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, an apprenticeship is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Electricians
  • Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
  • Apply Building Codes
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Electrical Codes
  • Apply Electrical Principles
  • Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Bend Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
  • Complete Safety Reports
  • Coordinate Maintenance Work With Operating Personnel
  • Distinguish Colors
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fabricate, Inspect And Install Thermocouples
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
  • Install Cameras Or Monitors For Process Control Or Surveillance
  • Install Electrical And Electronic Cable And Wiring
  • Install Electrical Conduit
  • Install Electrical Receptacle Gaskets
  • Install Electronic Communication Equipment
  • Install Electronic Meters
  • Install Heat Tape Or Heat Cable On Water Pipes
  • Install Household Appliances
  • Install Machinery And Equipment
  • Install Measuring And Control Devices
  • Install Metal Or Plastic Tubing Or Conduit
  • Install Monitors For Process Control Or Surveillance
  • Maintain Electrician'S Tools And Equipment
  • Maintain Specialized Manufacturing Equipment
  • Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Read Tape Measure
  • Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
  • Splice Electric Or Communications Cable
  • Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Electrical Test Equipment
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Gauges And Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Soldering Techniques
  • Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
  • Work With High Voltage Apparatus


Schools and Training Providers for Electricians The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Timber Lake Job Corps Center
59868 E Highway 224
Estacada, OR 97023
Phone: (503) 834-2291
Programs of Training:
Springdale Job Corps Center
31224 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
Phone: (503) 695-2245
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Electricians

Program Award State Completers Year
Electrician Apprenticeship completers Oregon 423 2008
Electrician Job Corps completers Oregon 27 2008


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Electricians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Electricians 386 124 247 195 406 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Electricians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Security And Fire Alarm Systems Installers 39%
Electrical Power-Line Installers And Repairers 34%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers And Repairers, Except Line Installers 33%
Electrical And Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, And Relay 32%
Electrical And Electronics Installers And Repairers, Transportation Equipment 32%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.