Electricians in Kings County, California
Kings County, California has 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 238 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across California.
Kings County ranks 42 of 54 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,160 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
- 23
- Their employees
- 238
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Electricians in Kings County: businesses and jobs
| Kings County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 10,162 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 238 | 120,017 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $16,698,000 | $10,665,499,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kings County
| Kings County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.6% (±0.8 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% (±1.1 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 26.3% (±1.9 points) | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.5% (±0.8 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 5.6% (±0.8 points) in Kings County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 8.9% (±1.1 points) in Kings County, higher than across California (6.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 26.3% (±1.9 points) in Kings County, lower than across California (29.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.5% (±0.8 points) in Kings County, lower than across California (13.6%).
Places in Kings County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 59,754 | 38.8% | 37.9% |
| Lemoore | 27,102 | 37.1% | 48.4% |
| Corcoran | 22,491 | 49.1% | 47.2% |
| Avenal | 13,608 | 46.5% | 54.5% |
| Lemoore Station | 6,175 | 17.1% | 99.5% |
| Armona | 3,890 | 41.2% | 44.5% |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | 65.2% | 38.7% |
| Kettleman City | 1,002 | 53.0% | 84.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kings County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa County | 4 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Mendocino County | 21 | 5.0 | +0.1 |
| Tehama County | 13 | 4.7 | −0.2 |
| Yolo County | 42 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| Tulare County | 79 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| Yuba County | 14 | 4.6 | −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 Kings County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kings County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kings County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kings 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 Kings County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Kings 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 — Kings County, California
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