Electricians in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has 89 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,059 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.4 across Alaska.
Anchorage Municipality ranks 7 of 9 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $87,749 per employee a year.
Across Alaska, electricians earn a median of $81,860 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 89
- Their employees
- 1,059
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Electricians in Anchorage Municipality: businesses and jobs
| Anchorage Municipality | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 89 | 244 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,059 | 1,986 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $92,926,000 | $178,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Anchorage Municipality
| Anchorage Municipality | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 16.1% (±0.8 points) | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.9% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.7% (±0.2 points) in Anchorage Municipality, lower than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.9% (±0.6 points) in Anchorage Municipality, lower than across Alaska (9.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 16.1% (±0.8 points) in Anchorage Municipality, higher than across Alaska (14.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.9% (±0.5 points) in Anchorage Municipality, higher than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Anchorage Municipality
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 288,976 | 44.5% | 36.1% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Anchorage Municipality, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 28 | 6.6 | −0.8 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 4 | 6.0 | −1.4 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 13 | 9.1 | +1.7 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 30 | 9.1 | +1.7 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 4 | 9.6 | +2.2 |
| Chugach Census Area | 4 | 10.2 | +2.8 |
Licenses for electricians in Alaska
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 Anchorage Municipality
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Anchorage Municipality?
The Census Bureau counts 89 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Anchorage Municipality (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Anchorage Municipality?
Pay is published by state: across Alaska, electricians earn a median of $81,860 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Anchorage Municipality?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Anchorage Municipality 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 Alaska (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 — Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
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