Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for electricians in Prairie County, MT, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Prairie County, MT carries 3 licensed electricians and a median wage of $76,760/yr ($36.90/hr).
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This county sits at the 83th percentile nationally for electricians pay, above the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County, MT | $80,980 | +$4,220 | 145 mi |
Active, licensed firms and master-tier individuals on the MT register.
| Name | Tier |
|---|---|
| James Gardner | Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction employment | 5 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $702 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1957 | 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 | +36 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
27.0 licensed electricians per 10,000 residents. A thin pipeline against an ageing licensed base is how a shortage forms years before it shows up in wages.
License register: 2026-09-17; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17.
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