Everyone quotes the shortage. Here is the count Virginia actually has, by skill level and per resident, updated every night.
As of October 6, 2026, Virginia carries 24,283 licensed electricians on its state register, or 278.6 per 100,000 residents.
Virginia does not issue a separate apprentice license for this trade, so no pipeline ratio is published here. The tier counts below are what the register itself records.
Every electrician license on the Virginia register, normalized to one ladder.
| Tier | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman | 5,928 | 24% |
| Master | 11,899 | 49% |
| Contractor / business | 6,456 | 27% |
States nearest Virginia on licensed electricians per capita.
| State | Licensed electricians | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24,283 | 278.6 |
| Michigan | 44,420 | 442.6 |
| Utah | 13,146 | 384.6 |
| West Virginia | 5,268 | 297.6 |
| Kentucky | 12,484 | 275.8 |
| Maryland | 9,847 | 159.3 |
| Iowa | 3,612 | 112.6 |
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