Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for electricians in Hickman County, KY, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Hickman County, KY carries a median wage of $59,720/yr ($28.71/hr).
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This county sits at the 28th percentile nationally for electricians pay, below the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Hickman County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, IL | $99,560 | +$39,840 | 38 mi |
| Johnson County, IL | $99,560 | +$39,840 | 54 mi |
| Pope County, IL | $99,560 | +$39,840 | 56 mi |
| Union County, IL | $99,560 | +$39,840 | 58 mi |
| Hardin County, IL | $99,560 | +$39,840 | 70 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than electricians specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1975 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +16 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
4.5 apprentices per 10,000 residents. A thin pipeline against an ageing licensed base is how a shortage forms years before it shows up in wages.
Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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