Electricians in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County, Colorado has 220 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 4,108 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Colorado.
Arapahoe County ranks 35 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $78,270 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, electricians earn a median of $62,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 220
- Their employees
- 4,108
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.2
Electricians in Arapahoe County: businesses and jobs
| Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 220 | 2,231 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 4,108 | 23,045 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $321,532,000 | $1,631,701,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.2 | 8.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Arapahoe County
| Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0% (±0.4 points) | 12.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 31.1% (±0.7 points) | 25.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.8% (±0.5 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.7% (±0.2 points) in Arapahoe County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 10.0% (±0.4 points) in Arapahoe County, lower than across Colorado (12.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 31.1% (±0.7 points) in Arapahoe County, higher than across Colorado (25.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.8% (±0.5 points) in Arapahoe County, higher than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in Arapahoe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 394,432 | 37.0% | 37.6% |
| Centennial | 108,201 | 42.8% | 19.4% |
| Littleton | 44,710 | 45.5% | 38.8% |
| Englewood | 34,129 | 68.4% | 50.8% |
| Four Square Mile | 23,024 | 24.0% | 73.6% |
| Greenwood Village | 15,420 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Cherry Creek | 10,721 | 45.6% | 20.2% |
| Cherry Hills Village | 6,354 | 53.1% | 3.0% |
| Sheridan | 6,005 | 65.7% | 41.0% |
| Dove Valley | 4,806 | 1.7% | 66.0% |
| Glendale | 4,531 | 44.3% | 96.1% |
| Strasburg | 3,455 | 25.1% | 12.1% |
| Inverness | 2,934 | 2.0% | 82.3% |
| Holly Hills | 2,572 | 90.0% | 17.4% |
| Columbine Valley | 2,047 | 50.6% | 2.4% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Arapahoe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa County | 57 | 8.1 | −0.0 |
| Logan County | 7 | 8.0 | −0.2 |
| Douglas County | 112 | 7.8 | −0.4 |
| Larimer County | 143 | 8.7 | +0.5 |
| Morgan County | 9 | 7.6 | −0.5 |
| Teller County | 12 | 8.8 | +0.6 |
Licenses for electricians in Colorado
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 Arapahoe County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Arapahoe County?
The Census Bureau counts 220 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Arapahoe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Arapahoe County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, electricians earn a median of $62,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Arapahoe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Arapahoe 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 Colorado (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 — Arapahoe County, Colorado
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