Licensed workforce, wages, demand and known capital projects for Kern County, California, from the state register (updated nightly), BLS and ATI's project graph.
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License records on the California register located in Kern County that the register does not mark expired or revoked and evidences as licenses actually held; median annual wage from BLS OEWS.
| Trade | Licensed | Median wage | Contractor / master firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| electricians | 2,426 | $75,860 | 466 |
| plumbers | 285 | $66,450 | 191 |
| HVAC technicians | 269 | $66,400 | 204 |
| fire sprinkler fitters | 43 | $66,450 | 26 |
| well drillers | 32 | $52,640 | 24 |
| sign electricians | 28 | $75,860 | 19 |
| sheet metal workers | 23 | $74,690 | 3 |
| boiler operators | 16 | $118,150 | 2 |
| elevator mechanics | 2 | $141,180 | 1 |
| appliance repair technicians | n/a | $60,040 | n/a |
244 active projects on record in Kern County, $1.0B of committed investment. Largest by disclosed investment:
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