How Many Jobs Are Available In Public Utilities?

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675,775 jobs are available in public utilities in the United States. Between engineers, technicians, and inspectors, there’s a wide variety of high-paying and interesting roles in the public utility sector.

Here are some of the most common jobs available in public utilities:

Job Title	Number Of Jobs In The U.S.	2020-2030 Job Growth Rate	Job Openings
Electrical Engineer	96,000+	2%	70,000+
Journeyman Lineman	71,000+	10%	7,000+
Repair Technician	70,000+	6%	157,000+
Utility Worker	55,000+	6%	48,000+
Plant Operator	49,000+	-5%	37,000+
Safety Engineer	34,000+	5%	18,000+
Valve Technician	17,000+	6%	184,000+
Line Inspector	16,000+	-18%	55,000+
Wind Turbine Technician	5,000+	56%	111,000+

Final Thoughts

When you work in public utilities, you play a vital role in keeping the country’s essential services running. It’s a rewarding sector to work in for that alone, but many of the jobs in this industry also come with above-average pay.

When you’re considering a career in public utilies, don’t forget to think long-term. For example, while there are more than three times as many valve inspectors as wind turbine technicians, jobs in alternative energy are projected to grow at a much faster clip over the next decade.

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Matthew Zane

Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.

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