Electricians in Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County, California has 480 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 8,644 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.9 across California.
Santa Clara County ranks 22 of 54 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $129,612 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
- 480
- Their employees
- 8,644
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.9
Electricians in Santa Clara County: businesses and jobs
| Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 480 | 10,162 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 8,644 | 120,017 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,120,366,000 | $10,665,499,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Santa Clara County
| Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.7% (±0.2 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.1% (±0.2 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 36.1% (±0.5 points) | 29.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 19.0% (±0.3 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.7% (±0.2 points) in Santa Clara County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.1% (±0.2 points) in Santa Clara County, higher than across California (6.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 36.1% (±0.5 points) in Santa Clara County, higher than across California (29.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 19.0% (±0.3 points) in Santa Clara County, higher than across California (13.6%).
Places in Santa Clara County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 990,138 | 60.5% | 44.2% |
| Sunnyvale | 154,236 | 57.4% | 56.2% |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | 58.8% | 59.2% |
| Mountain View | 83,732 | 60.1% | 61.4% |
| Milpitas | 78,578 | 39.7% | 41.6% |
| Palo Alto | 67,237 | 69.9% | 45.4% |
| Gilroy | 59,004 | 35.5% | 37.6% |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | 63.7% | 39.4% |
| Morgan Hill | 45,425 | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Campbell | 42,781 | 68.8% | 48.3% |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | 70.7% | 35.1% |
| Los Altos | 30,698 | 72.9% | 18.3% |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | 77.1% | 13.6% |
| Stanford | 18,662 | 46.8% | 73.2% |
| Alum Rock | 10,440 | 90.2% | 29.8% |
Counties in California with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Santa Clara County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 499 | 6.7 | −0.2 |
| Tuolumne County | 21 | 6.6 | −0.2 |
| Mariposa County | 7 | 7.1 | +0.2 |
| Butte County | 61 | 6.6 | −0.3 |
| San Mateo County | 206 | 7.2 | +0.3 |
| Contra Costa County | 310 | 7.2 | +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 Santa Clara County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Santa Clara County?
The Census Bureau counts 480 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Santa Clara County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Santa Clara 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 — Santa Clara County, California
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