Electricians in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has 59 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 341 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.4 across Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough ranks 2 of 9 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $81,411 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
- 59
- Their employees
- 341
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.5
Electricians in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: businesses and jobs
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 59 | 244 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 341 | 1,986 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $27,761,000 | $178,267,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.5 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 7.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.4% (±0.2 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.4% (±0.1 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (1.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 17.3% (±0.9 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, higher than across Alaska (9.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 7.8% (±0.8 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (14.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.4% (±0.2 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (4.9%).
Places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | 10.8% | 15.5% |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | 20.7% | 51.8% |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | 9.1% | 19.5% |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| Gateway | 6,845 | 5.4% | 18.5% |
| Palmer | 6,268 | 28.5% | 36.9% |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | 17.3% | 29.0% |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | 9.3% | 14.1% |
| Butte | 4,085 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Big Lake | 3,585 | 29.5% | 18.1% |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | 14.2% | 11.7% |
| Houston | 1,834 | 24.9% | 29.4% |
| Willow | 1,815 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Point MacKenzie | 1,668 | 23.8% | 32.1% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chugach Census Area | 4 | 10.2 | −1.3 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 4 | 9.6 | −1.9 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 30 | 9.1 | −2.4 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 13 | 9.1 | −2.4 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 89 | 7.4 | −4.1 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 28 | 6.6 | −5.0 |
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The Census Bureau counts 59 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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 — Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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