Nuclear electric power generation
NAICS Code: 221113
BLS projects Nuclear electric power generation to contract -17.6% through 2034 - 20.0 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 3% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Nuclear electric power generation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Nuclear electric power generation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-17.6% Top 97% higher than 3% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: -17.6% projected BLS growth for Nuclear 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 221113 · 38,200 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 Nuclear electric power generation.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Nuclear electric power generation (NAICS 221113) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Educational support services; local | 40,900 | +14.8% |
| Logging | 40,200 | -4.9% |
| Specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals; state | 40,200 | +3.3% |
| Nuclear electric power generation | 38,200 | -17.6% |
| Land subdivision | 37,100 | +1.7% |
| Pipeline transportation of natural gas | 35,200 | +5.5% |
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 Nuclear electric power generation?
As of 2024, the Nuclear electric power generation industry employs approximately 38,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Nuclear electric power generation growing or declining?
The Nuclear electric power generation industry is projected to decline by 17.6% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -6,700 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Nuclear electric power generation?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Nuclear electric power generation. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Nuclear electric power generation industry?
AI impact on the Nuclear 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