Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Exclude 'Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay' (49-2095).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,600 | 22.69 | 16.77 | 25.66 | 47,200 | 34,880 | 53,370 |
| Joplin MSA | 60 | 22.46 | 18.81 | 24.29 | 46,720 | 39,120 | 50,510 |
| Springfield MSA | 180 | 19.51 | 13.19 | 22.67 | 40,580 | 27,440 | 47,150 |
| Kansas City* | 450 | 25.70 | 21.58 | 27.76 | 53,457 | 44,893 | 57,739 |
| Central Region* | 380 | 23.12 | 18.27 | 25.55 | 48,096 | 37,993 | 53,147 |
| Northeast Region* | 200 | 24.75 | 20.15 | 27.06 | 51,488 | 41,912 | 56,277 |
| Northwest Region* | 210 | 21.35 | 14.96 | 24.54 | 44,399 | 31,112 | 51,043 |
| Ozark Region* | 230 | 19.25 | 12.61 | 22.57 | 40,036 | 26,232 | 46,938 |
| Southeast Region* | 140 | 22.18 | 19.83 | 23.35 | 46,124 | 41,251 | 48,561 |
| Southwest Region* | 250 | 18.26 | 13.28 | 20.75 | 37,977 | 27,614 | 43,158 |
| St. Charles* | 80 | 24.24 | 19.14 | 26.79 | 50,415 | 39,803 | 55,721 |
| West Central Region* | 140 | 18.43 | 13.71 | 20.80 | 38,344 | 28,513 | 43,259 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,510 | 3,320 | 810 | 32.27 | 163 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 870 | 1,120 | 250 | 28.74 | 53 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 510 | 520 | 10 | 1.96 | 18 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 160 | 180 | 20 | 12.50 | 7 | Great |
| Northwest Region* | 170 | 150 | -20 | -11.76 | 5 | Fair |
| Ozark Region* | 150 | 180 | 30 | 20.00 | 8 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 170 | 170 | .00 | 5 | Good | |
| Southwest Region* | 160 | 180 | 20 | 12.50 | 7 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 140 | 130 | -10 | -7.14 | 4 | Fair |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Lineworker
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other