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Utilities in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Utilities industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The sector comprises operators engaged in the provision of various utility services, such as electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply and sewage removal. Excluded from this sector are operators primarily engaged in waste management services classified in Subsector 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services. These operators also collect, treat and dispose of waste materials; however, they do not use sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal & Natural Gas Power in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Nuclear Power in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hydroelectric Power in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Wind Power in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Solar Power in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Electric Power Transmission in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Natural Gas Distribution in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Water Supply & Irrigation Systems in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Electric Power Transmission in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Wind Power Generation in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hydroelectric Power in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Utilities in the US in 2026?
There is 972,973 people employed in the Utilities in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Utilities in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Utilities in the US grew 0.9% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Utilities in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Utilities in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Utilities in the US employ?
The average Utilities in the US business is 19.9 employees.
Are businesses in the Utilities in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Utilities in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Utilities in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Utilities in the US has increased in the last five years.
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