Niche guide built from the live NAV job feed and official Norwegian statistics.
low → high: electrician ads per 1,000 jobs, by county
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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Electrician (NAV: “Elektriker/elektro”, field Skilled trades) has 103 live ads today, rank #24 of the 50 niches by openings. 97% full-time, 77% permanent; 1% mostly in English, 44% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation, 6% mention authorisation or licence. The closest SSB occupation group averages NOK 55,890 gross per month nationally (Q3 2026).
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Other niches in Skilled trades: Mechanic (98) · Other skilled trades (90) · Plumber (78) · Carpenter and joiner (74) · Caretaker / facility technician (63).
| County ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestland | 31 | 30.1% | 0.09 | Jobs → |
| Rogaland | 15 | 14.6% | 0.06 | Jobs → |
| Oslo | 10 | 9.7% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Nordland | 7 | 6.8% | 0.06 | Jobs → |
| Møre og Romsdal | 6 | 5.8% | 0.04 | Jobs → |
| Akershus | 6 | 5.8% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Vestfold | 5 | 4.9% | 0.04 | Jobs → |
| Trøndelag | 5 | 4.9% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Østfold | 4 | 3.9% | 0.03 | Jobs → |
| Buskerud | 4 | 3.9% | 0.03 | Jobs → |
| Innlandet | 4 | 3.9% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Agder | 3 | 2.9% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Troms | 2 | 1.9% | 0.02 | Jobs → |
| Municipality ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Bergen | 15 |
| Oslo | 10 |
| Stavanger | 4 |
| Kinn | 4 |
| Sandnes | 4 |
| Karmøy | 3 |
| Holmestrand | 3 |
| Lindesnes | 3 |
| Sogndal | 2 |
| Lørenskog | 2 |
| Rana | 2 |
| Trondheim | 2 |
| Sola | 2 |
| Øygarden | 2 |
| Høyanger | 2 |
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians (building) | 34,386 | 55,890 | 55,840 | 35.2 | +4.1% |
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
| Indicator ⇅ | Ads ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Ads whose description is mostly in English | 1 | 1.0% |
| Ads asking for Norwegian language skills (phrase match) | 45 | 43.7% |
| Ads mentioning visa, work permit, relocation or sponsorship | 1 | 1.0% |
| Ads mentioning authorisation or licence | 6 | 5.8% |
| Ads mentioning remote or hybrid work | 5 | 4.9% |
These are simple text searches in the ad descriptions (Norwegian and English keywords). They are a rough guide, not a legal reading of each ad: always read the ad itself.
Type the gross monthly salary you were offered. We apply the 2026 tax rules and subtract an average rent from SSB.
Method: national insurance 7.6%, standard deduction 46% (max NOK 95,700), personal allowance NOK 114,540, ordinary income tax 22% (assumed unchanged; verify), bracket tax 1.7/4.0/13.7/16.8/17.8%. Ignores pension, union fees, deductions, municipal differences and holiday-pay timing. Rent = SSB 2025 survey average, not a current asking price. Food, energy, transport and insurance must still come out of what is left. Not advice.
Electrician: 103 live ads on the last snapshot, -3 (-2.8%) since 06/11.
| Date ⇅ | Live ads ⇅ | Change vs previous day ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | 103 | -3 |
| 06/11/2026 | 106 | – |
103 live NAV ads on 07/11/2026 (niche #24 of 50).
Vestland (31), Rogaland (15), Oslo (10).
The closest SSB occupation group averages NOK 55,890 gross per month (Q3 2026, national).
44% of the ads in this niche ask for Norwegian skills in so many words and 1% are mostly written in English (keyword check on 07/11/2026).
Sources: NAV Arbeidsplassen.no feed (live), SSB table 11658 (pay), SSB 13470 (jobs by county). Back to the 50 niches.