Employment Growth Statistics by Market

Tulsa Area

BLS Salary Reported as of May 2023

Employment Hourly 10th % Hourly Median Hourly 90th % Annual 10th % Annual Median Annual 90th %
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121) 9,500 $17.49 $22.68 $30.68 $36,390 $47,180 $63,810
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) 5,680 $15.05 $23.45 $35.34 $31,300 $48,780 $73,500
Electricians (472111) 7,220 $17.37 $27.76 $39.82 $36,120 $57,750 $82,830
Employment: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) 6,110 $17.32 $26.28 $38.95 $36,030 $54,660 $81,020
Employment: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) 2,370 $18.85 $30.27 $47.56 $39,210 $62,960 $98,930

Source: http://data.bls.gov/oes  

Back-up Data (Oklahoma – All Occupations)

Jacksonville Area

BLS Salary Reported as of May 2023

Employment Hourly 10th % Hourly Median Hourly 90th % Annual 10th % Annual Median Annual 90th %
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121) 15,120 $17.17 $22.92 $31.06 $35,710 $47,680 $64,600
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) 37,370 $17.22 $23.66 $33.71 $35,810 $49,210 $70,110
Electricians (472111) 46,690 $18.03 $24.10 $31.09 $37,490 $50,120 $64,660
Employment: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) 28,750 $17.33 $23.69 $31.06 $36,050 $49,280 $64,610
Employment: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) 6,360 $21.09 $38.80 $50.15 $43,870 $80,710 $104,310

Source: http://data.bls.gov/oes  

Back-up Data (Florida – All Occupations)

Houston Area

BLS Salary Reported as of May 2023

Employment Hourly 10th % Hourly Median Hourly 90th % Annual 10th % Annual Median Annual 90th %
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121) 52,820 $16.58 $23.32 $37.39 $34,490 $48,500 $77,760
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) 31,910 $17.03 $24.13 $37.97 $35,420 $50,190 $78,980
Electricians (472111) 70,580 $17.71 $26.87 $36.62 $36,830 $55,890 $76,170
Employment: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) 41,890 $17.46 $27.52 $37.04 $36,320 $57,250 $77,050
Employment: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) 13,710 $22.13 $34.86 $49.00 $46,040 $72,510 $101,920

Source: http://data.bls.gov/oes  

Back-up Data (Texas – All Occupations)

Dallas Area

BLS Salary Reported as of May 2023

Employment Hourly 10th % Hourly Median Hourly 90th % Annual 10th % Annual Median Annual 90th %
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121) 52,820 $16.58 $23.32 $37.39 $34,490 $48,500 $77,760
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) 31,910 $17.03 $24.13 $37.97 $35,420 $50,190 $78,980
Electricians (472111) 70,580 $17.71 $26.87 $36.62 $36,830 $55,890 $76,170
Employment: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (472152) 41,890 $17.46 $27.52 $37.04 $36,320 $57,250 $77,050
Employment: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051) 13,710 $22.13 $34.86 $49.00 $46,040 $72,510 $101,920

Source: http://data.bls.gov/oes  

Back-up Data (Texas – All Occupations)

National Employment Growth Projections

Source: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx

National Back-up Data (All Occupations)

  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers
    % Change Employment Employment Projected Job Openings
    Projection Years 2022-2032 2022 2032 Annually 2022-32
    National 1% 431,800 438,000 42,600
    Projection Years 2020-2030 2020 2030 Annually 2020-30
    Oklahoma 21% 10,340 12,500 1,420
    Texas 23% 48,330 59,530 6,790
    Florida 19% 14,460 17,180 1,940
    Arizona 26% 5,980 7,560 870

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  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
    % Change Employment Employment Projected Job Openings
    Projection Years 2022-2032 2022 2032 Annually 2022-32
    National 6% 415,800 438,800 37,700
    Projection Years 2020-2030 2020 2030 Annually 2020-30
    Oklahoma 7% 4,600 4,900 480
    Texas 21% 29,700 36,030 3,720
    Florida 15% 36,490 42,100 4,250
    Arizona 31% 10,450 13,650 1,450

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  • Electricians
    % Change Employment Employment Projected Job Openings
    Projection Years 2022-2032 2022 2032 Annually 2022-32
    National 6% 762,600 811,800 73,500
    Projection Years 2020-2030 2020 2030 Annually 2020-30
    Oklahoma 10% 7,980 8,800 940
    Texas 27% 64,440 81,750 9,220
    Florida 19% 46,150 54,990 6,060
    Arizona 35% 14,560 19,700 2,270

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  • Employment: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
    % Change Employment Employment Projected Job Openings
    Projection Years 2022-2032 2022 2032 Annually 2022-32
    National 2% 482,700 493,600 42,600
    Projection Years 2020-2030 2020 2030 Annually 2020-30
    Oklahoma 11% 6,400 7,080 750
    Texas 22% 42,710 52,250 5,750
    Florida 15% 28,740 33,070 3,560
    Arizona 30% 10,410 13,540 1,520

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  • Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
    % Change Employment Employment Projected Job Openings
    Projection Years 2022-2032 2022 2032 Annually 2022-32
    National 3% 122,400 125,800 9,700
    Projection Years 2020-2030 2020 2030 Annually 2020-30
    Oklahoma 17% 1,850 2,160 200
    Texas 24% 10,040 12,430 1,210
    Florida 11% 6,550 7,270 670
    Arizona 12% 1,270 1,420 130

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* Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation