In addition to jobs created by the increased demand for electrical work, many openings are expected to occur over the next decade as a large number of electricians are expected to retire.  This will create good job opportunities for the most qualified jobseekers.  Job openings for electricians, though, will vary by area and will be greatest in the fastest growing regions of the country.

Employment of construction electricians, like that of many other construction workers, is sensitive to changes in the economy.  this results from the limited duration of construction projects and the cyclical nature of the construction industry.  During economic downturns, job openings for electricians are reduced as the level of construction activity declines.  Apprenticeship opportunities also are less plentiful during these periods.