Electricians in Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County, California has 38 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 160 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across California.
Humboldt County ranks 31 of 54 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,031 per employee a year.
Across California, electricians earn a median of $76,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 38
- Their employees
- 160
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Electricians in Humboldt County: businesses and jobs
| Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 38 | 10,162 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 160 | 120,017 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $11,205,000 | $10,665,499,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Humboldt County
| Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.8% (±1.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 17.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.4% (±0.5 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.8% (±1.1 points) in Humboldt County, higher than across California (8.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.4% (±0.7 points) in Humboldt County, lower than across California (6.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 17.5% (±1.3 points) in Humboldt County, lower than across California (29.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.4% (±0.5 points) in Humboldt County, lower than across California (13.6%).
Places in Humboldt County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,010 | 82.6% | 52.2% |
| Arcata | 18,607 | 56.2% | 63.6% |
| McKinleyville | 17,113 | 35.5% | 37.1% |
| Fortuna | 12,326 | 52.2% | 43.9% |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | 52.5% | 50.3% |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,551 | 53.8% | 34.3% |
| Cutten | 3,550 | 70.8% | 31.9% |
| Rio Dell | 3,349 | 52.0% | 43.2% |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | 60.9% | 30.1% |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 2,803 | 64.2% | 39.7% |
| Hoopa | 2,233 | 36.5% | 24.4% |
| Ferndale | 1,552 | 70.5% | 39.4% |
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 1,537 | 47.5% | 34.3% |
| Garberville | 1,415 | 66.2% | 46.4% |
| Hydesville | 1,263 | 41.8% | 8.1% |
Counties in California with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Humboldt County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County | 208 | 6.0 | −0.0 |
| Kern County | 187 | 6.1 | +0.0 |
| Sacramento County | 353 | 5.9 | −0.1 |
| Solano County | 103 | 6.3 | +0.2 |
| Los Angeles County | 2,286 | 6.3 | +0.2 |
| Alameda County | 369 | 5.8 | −0.3 |
Licenses for electricians in California
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 Humboldt County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Humboldt County?
The Census Bureau counts 38 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Humboldt County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Humboldt County?
Pay is published by state: across California, electricians earn a median of $76,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Humboldt County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Humboldt 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 California (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 — Humboldt County, California
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Figures last updated on .