Electricians in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Chugach Census Area, Alaska has 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.4 across Alaska.
Chugach Census Area ranks 3 of 9 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $103,333 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.2
Electricians in Chugach Census Area: businesses and jobs
| Chugach Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 244 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 6 | 1,986 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $620,000 | $178,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.2 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Chugach Census Area
| Chugach Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 3.6% (±2.1 points) | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.6% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.8% (±1.8 points) in Chugach Census Area, higher than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.6% (±1.4 points) in Chugach Census Area, lower than across Alaska (9.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 3.6% (±2.1 points) in Chugach Census Area, lower than across Alaska (14.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.6% (±1.8 points) in Chugach Census Area, higher than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Chugach Census Area
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdez | 3,847 | 51.4% | 34.7% |
| Cordova | 2,453 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Whittier | 411 | 95.5% | 59.4% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chugach Census Area, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka City and Borough | 4 | 9.6 | −0.6 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 30 | 9.1 | −1.1 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 13 | 9.1 | −1.1 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 59 | 11.5 | +1.3 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 89 | 7.4 | −2.8 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 28 | 6.6 | −3.6 |
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 Chugach Census Area
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Chugach Census Area?
The Census Bureau counts 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Chugach Census Area (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Chugach Census Area?
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 Chugach Census Area?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Chugach Census Area 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 — Chugach Census Area, Alaska
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