Fossil fuel electric power generation
NAICS Code: 221112
BLS projects Fossil fuel electric power generation to contract -30.9% through 2034 - 33.3 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 1% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Fossil fuel electric power generation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Fossil fuel electric power generation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-30.9% Top 99% higher than 1% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: -30.9% projected BLS growth for Fossil fuel electric power generation .
Projected decline plus a mid-sized public-company sample argues for checking adjacent occupations before treating any single firm grade as destiny.
NAICS 221112 · 74,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Fossil fuel electric power generation.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Fossil fuel electric power generation (NAICS 221112) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Animal food manufacturing | 75,400 | +6.9% |
| Colleges, universities, and professional schools; local | 74,800 | +4.2% |
| Fossil fuel electric power generation | 74,500 | -30.9% |
| Turned product and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing | 74,200 | -19.5% |
| Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers | 73,800 | +0.7% |
| RV (recreational vehicle) parks and recreational camps | 73,200 | +0.7% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Fossil fuel electric power generation?
As of 2024, the Fossil fuel electric power generation industry employs approximately 74,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Fossil fuel electric power generation growing or declining?
The Fossil fuel electric power generation industry is projected to decline by 30.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -23,000 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Fossil fuel electric power generation?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Fossil fuel electric power generation. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Fossil fuel electric power generation industry?
AI impact on the Fossil fuel electric power generation industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts