Electric Power Distribution Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises electric power establishments primarily engaged in either (1) operating electric power distribution systems (i.e., consisting of lines, poles, meters, and wiring) or (2) operating as electric power brokers or agents that arrange the sale of electricity via power distribution systems operated by others.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Electric Power Distribution industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Electric Power Distribution companies in the United States.
Electric Power Distribution Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Electric Power Distribution |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Electric Power Distribution Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Electric Power Distribution industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Electricity - generation and distribution |
Electricity - power marketing and brokering |
Natural gas distribution to final consumer |
Other products |
Natural gas - power marketing and brokering |
Electric power transmission |
Steam or air-conditioning |
Trans of bulk natural gas and liquefied natural gas by pipeline |
Irrigation system user charges |
Salary information for employees working in the Electric Power Distribution industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 7% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 2% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 8% |
Business Operations Specialists | 6% |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 11% |
Engineers | 8% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15% |
Information and Record Clerks | 5% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 30% |
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 21% |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 14% |
Production Occupations | 13% |
Plant and System Operators | 10% |
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers | 9% |
Power Plant Operators | 6% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$709,674,541 on the electric power distribution industry. It has awarded 3,289 contracts to 498 companies, with an average value of $1,425,049 per company.
Top Companies in Electric Power Distribution and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Included |