Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing electrical wiring and equipment. Contractors included in this industry may include both the parts and labor when performing work. These contractors may perform new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Airport runway lighting contractors
Fiber optic cable (except transmission line) contractors
Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
Highway, street, and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation
Audio equipment (except automotive) installation contractors
Home automation system installation
Lighting system installation
Cable television hookup contractors
Telecommunications equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors
Computer and network cable installation
Traffic signal installation
Environmental control system installation
Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors are:
- Home theater installation
- Airport runway lighting contractors
- Communication equipment installation
- Telephone installation contractors
- Electrician
- Temperature control system installation
- Traffic signal installation
- Low voltage electrical work
- Audio equipment installation (except automotive) contractors
- Cable television hookup contractors
- Public address system installation
- Railroad signaling equipment installation
- Computer and network cable installation
- Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only
- Surveillance system, installation only
- Home automation system installation
- Electrical wiring contractors
- Electronic control system installation
- Burglar alarm system, electric, installation only
- Electrical, electrical wiring, and low voltage electrical work
- Solar panel installation
- Security and fire system, installation only
- Electrical equipment and appliance installation
- Control system (e.g., environmental, humidity, temperature) installation
- Tunnel lighting contractors
- Electrical work
- Electrical contractors
- Humidity control system installation
- Fire alarm system, electric, installation only
- Building automation system installation contractors
- Sound equipment installation
- Electronic control installation and service
- Electric contracting
- Electronic containment fencing for pets, installation
- Environmental control system installation
- Lighting system installation
- Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic
- Electric power control panel and outlet installation
- Installation of photovoltaic panels
- Private driveway or parking area lighting contractors
- Highway, street and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation
- Telephone equipment and building wiring installation
- Fiber optic cable (except transmission lines) installation
- Intercommunication (intercom) system installation
- Snow melting cable, electric, installation
- Smoke detection system, installation only
- Telecommunications equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Electricians in the US (23821)
Revenue 2025
$312.2bn
Growth 2025
2.69%
Key Trends
The Electricians industry differentiates itself by providing an economically essential service
The unexpected housing explosion in 2020 and 2021 gave electricians a fantastic year
Housing prices collapsed in 2023 and the market is anticipated to remain relaxed through 2024
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Constructing power and communication transmission lines--are classified in Industry 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Burglar and fire alarm installation combined with sales, maintenance, or monitoring services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).
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NAICS Hierarchy 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
NAICS Code 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors sits in the 2-digit Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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