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A new 50-state analysis finds 40 states are issuing construction permits faster than they can train electricians — and separate Randstad data shows skilled trades demand grew 3x faster than professional roles since 2022.
Read moreThe data center boom needs 300,000 more electricians. The pipeline isn't keeping up.
Read moreEV fleet buildout is creating years of electrical contractor work. Plus: data center construction pace, a $33B Ohio power plant, and $2B in restored transit funding.
Read moreADP's latest payroll data shows construction has the highest job-switching wage premium of any industry — 6.6% — and new hire pay jumped to $19/hour in January.
Read moreTech giants are committing $700 billion to data center construction this year. Electrician job listings are up 27% since 2022, and specialized roles are commanding 25–30% wage premiums.
Read moreElectrician job postings are up 18% over three years, driven by data center construction. In several states, licensed electricians now out-earn the average attorney.
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