Hydroelectric power generation
NAICS Code: 221111
BLS projects Hydroelectric power generation to grow +0.4% through 2034 - 2.0 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 32% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Hydroelectric power generation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Hydroelectric power generation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
0.4% Top 68% higher than 32% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more industries. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +0.4% projected BLS growth for Hydroelectric power generation .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 221111 · 8,200 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 Hydroelectric power generation.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Hydroelectric power generation (NAICS 221111) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and workers' camps | 10,400 | +0.5% |
| Tobacco manufacturing | 10,400 | -15.0% |
| Other schools and instruction; local | 8,800 | -5.5% |
| Hydroelectric power generation | 8,200 | +0.4% |
| Other pipeline transportation | 7,600 | +1.5% |
| Forestry | 7,000 | -2.0% |
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 Hydroelectric power generation?
As of 2024, the Hydroelectric power generation industry employs approximately 8,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Hydroelectric power generation growing or declining?
The Hydroelectric power generation industry is projected to grow by 0.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +0 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Hydroelectric power generation?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Hydroelectric power generation. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Hydroelectric power generation industry?
AI impact on the Hydroelectric 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.
Where to look next
What to do with this
Use Hydroelectric power generation's employment and exposure numbers above to look up individual employers and occupations, not just the industry aggregate.
- See how public employers in this and other industries rank nationwide by AI displacement risk. Employer AI risk rankings
- Browse individual occupations to see exposure and wage detail below the industry level. Browse all occupations
- Compare this industry's outlook against a specific occupation or employer using the interactive tool. Workforce comparison tool
Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
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