Electricians in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California has 111 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 997 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across California.
San Luis Obispo County ranks 12 of 54 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,949 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
- 111
- Their employees
- 997
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.8
Electricians in San Luis Obispo County: businesses and jobs
| San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 111 | 10,162 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 997 | 120,017 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $76,718,000 | $10,665,499,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.8 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in San Luis Obispo County
| San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.1% (±0.5 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 20.7% (±0.9 points) | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.8% (±0.4 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 5.1% (±0.5 points) in San Luis Obispo County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.4% (±0.7 points) in San Luis Obispo County, higher than across California (6.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 20.7% (±0.9 points) in San Luis Obispo County, lower than across California (29.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.8% (±0.4 points) in San Luis Obispo County, lower than across California (13.6%).
Places in San Luis Obispo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | 57.2% | 59.7% |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | 31.5% | 38.7% |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | 44.0% | 35.4% |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | 50.5% | 39.4% |
| Nipomo | 17,516 | 31.0% | 34.4% |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | 68.4% | 27.1% |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | 61.7% | 34.6% |
| Templeton | 9,580 | 17.3% | 26.5% |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | 34.9% | 35.4% |
| California Polytechnic State University | 7,915 | 0.0% | 39.4% |
| Oceano | 7,128 | 55.2% | 38.9% |
| Cambria | 5,978 | 31.6% | 21.9% |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | 24.7% | 13.8% |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 3,227 | 30.7% | 42.0% |
Counties in California with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from San Luis Obispo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County | 142 | 8.8 | +0.0 |
| Santa Cruz County | 95 | 8.9 | +0.0 |
| Monterey County | 131 | 9.0 | +0.2 |
| Marin County | 101 | 9.0 | +0.2 |
| Ventura County | 270 | 9.1 | +0.3 |
| Sutter County | 32 | 9.2 | +0.4 |
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 San Luis Obispo County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in San Luis Obispo County?
The Census Bureau counts 111 electrical contractor businesses with employees in San Luis Obispo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in San Luis Obispo 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 — San Luis Obispo County, California
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Figures last updated on .