Electricians in Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County, Alabama has 27 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 214 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.3 across Alabama.
Etowah County ranks 7 of 45 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,051 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, electricians earn a median of $52,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 27
- Their employees
- 214
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Electricians in Etowah County: businesses and jobs
| Etowah County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 1,013 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 214 | 12,467 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $12,209,000 | $744,709,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Etowah County
| Etowah County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% (±0.7 points) | 10.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 60.1% (±1.8 points) | 67.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.2% (±0.5 points) | 4.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.2% (±0.7 points) in Etowah County, higher than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.1% (±0.7 points) in Etowah County, lower than across Alabama (10.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 60.1% (±1.8 points) in Etowah County, lower than across Alabama (67.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.2% (±0.5 points) in Etowah County, lower than across Alabama (4.4%).
Places in Etowah County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 33,374 | 81.5% | 44.3% |
| Rainbow City | 10,284 | 38.6% | 34.4% |
| Southside | 9,483 | 40.9% | 7.4% |
| Attalla | 5,775 | 77.0% | 27.6% |
| Glencoe | 5,353 | 53.5% | 18.3% |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,547 | 45.8% | 8.0% |
| Sardis City | 2,046 | 41.3% | 8.8% |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 1,993 | 51.6% | 21.8% |
| Whitesboro | 1,918 | 56.2% | 27.4% |
| Coats Bend | 1,630 | 22.6% | 8.7% |
| Altoona | 1,252 | 63.0% | 34.6% |
| Tidmore Bend | 1,192 | 46.1% | 22.0% |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,120 | 39.9% | 5.9% |
| Gallant | 1,081 | 54.9% | 0.0% |
| Walnut Grove | 896 | 42.0% | 19.3% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Etowah County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | 4 | 5.6 | −0.1 |
| Choctaw County | 4 | 5.6 | −0.1 |
| Chilton County | 11 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Baldwin County | 73 | 5.5 | −0.2 |
| Cullman County | 22 | 5.5 | −0.2 |
| Marshall County | 25 | 6.0 | +0.3 |
Licenses for electricians in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for electricians
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Etowah County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Etowah County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Etowah County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Etowah County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, electricians earn a median of $52,420 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Etowah County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Etowah County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: electricians in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Etowah County, Alabama
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