Everyone quotes the shortage. Here is the count District of Columbia actually has, by skill level and per resident, updated every night.
As of September 16, 2026, District of Columbia carries 7,534 licensed electricians on its state register, or 1109.6 per 100,000 residents.
The apprentice-to-journeyman pipeline behind them runs at 0.38 in District of Columbia, against 0.549 nationally, a read on whether the electricians supply is being replenished.
Every electrician license on the District of Columbia register, normalized to one ladder.
| Tier | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 1,397 | 19% |
| Journeyman | 3,650 | 48% |
| Master | 1,799 | 24% |
| Contractor / business | 688 | 9% |
States nearest District of Columbia on licensed electricians per capita.
| State | Licensed electricians | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7,534 | 1109.6 |
| Wyoming | 8,679 | 1486.0 |
| Idaho | 25,597 | 1302.8 |
| North Dakota | 9,216 | 1175.6 |
| New Hampshire | 14,549 | 1037.7 |
| Maine | 14,290 | 1023.8 |
| Texas | 246,339 | 807.6 |
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