Electricians in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 607 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.3 across Alabama.
Tuscaloosa County ranks 27 of 45 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,699 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
- 41
- Their employees
- 607
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Electricians in Tuscaloosa County: businesses and jobs
| Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 1,013 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 607 | 12,467 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $34,416,000 | $744,709,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Tuscaloosa County
| Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 16.6% (±1.0 points) | 10.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 70.3% (±1.4 points) | 67.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.3% (±0.7 points) | 4.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.6% (±0.5 points) in Tuscaloosa County, lower than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 16.6% (±1.0 points) in Tuscaloosa County, higher than across Alabama (10.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 70.3% (±1.4 points) in Tuscaloosa County, higher than across Alabama (67.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.3% (±0.7 points) in Tuscaloosa County, higher than across Alabama (4.4%).
Places in Tuscaloosa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | 42.2% | 57.1% |
| Northport | 31,218 | 33.1% | 37.8% |
| Lake View | 4,063 | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Holt | 3,629 | 68.2% | 41.3% |
| Brookwood | 2,706 | 21.5% | 9.4% |
| Cottondale | 2,632 | 56.3% | 18.0% |
| Coaling | 2,573 | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| Vance | 2,105 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Coker | 1,058 | 46.4% | 17.6% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Tuscaloosa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert County | 11 | 3.9 | −0.0 |
| Lawrence County | 6 | 3.9 | −0.0 |
| Madison County | 71 | 4.0 | +0.0 |
| Blount County | 10 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Marengo County | 4 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Winston County | 5 | 3.8 | −0.1 |
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 Tuscaloosa County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Tuscaloosa County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Tuscaloosa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Tuscaloosa 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 — Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
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