Electricians in Chaffee County, Colorado
Chaffee County, Colorado has 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 18.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Colorado.
Chaffee County ranks 5 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,827 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 18.3
Electricians in Chaffee County: businesses and jobs
| Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 2,231 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 52 | 23,045 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,955,000 | $1,631,701,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 18.3 | 8.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Chaffee County
| Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.2% (±2.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 20.3% (±3.9 points) | 12.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 18.0% (±3.5 points) | 25.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.2% (±2.1 points) in Chaffee County, higher than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 20.3% (±3.9 points) in Chaffee County, higher than across Colorado (12.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 18.0% (±3.5 points) in Chaffee County, lower than across Colorado (25.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.1% (±0.8 points) in Chaffee County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in Chaffee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,861 | 55.8% | 36.6% |
| Buena Vista | 3,010 | 30.7% | 54.1% |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chaffee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle County | 64 | 18.9 | +0.6 |
| Elbert County | 20 | 19.0 | +0.7 |
| Routt County | 29 | 16.9 | −1.4 |
| Yuma County | 7 | 16.1 | −2.1 |
| Gilpin County | 6 | 16.0 | −2.3 |
| Gunnison County | 20 | 16.0 | −2.3 |
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 Chaffee County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Chaffee County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Chaffee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Chaffee 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 Chaffee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Chaffee 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 — Chaffee County, Colorado
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