Electricians in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County, Colorado has 28 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 186 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.6 across Colorado.
La Plata County ranks 28 of 47 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,737 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
- 28
- Their employees
- 186
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.7
Electricians in La Plata County: businesses and jobs
| La Plata County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 2,231 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 186 | 23,045 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $10,367,000 | $1,631,701,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.7 | 8.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in La Plata County
| La Plata County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 13.2% (±1.7 points) | 12.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.3% (±1.8 points) | 25.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.6% (±1.1 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 19.3% (±1.8 points) in La Plata County, lower than across Colorado (25.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.6% (±1.1 points) in La Plata County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in La Plata County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 19,411 | 42.1% | 47.0% |
| Bayfield | 2,901 | 24.7% | 27.5% |
| Ignacio | 1,250 | 58.3% | 36.1% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from La Plata County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa County | 7 | 9.7 | +0.0 |
| Montezuma County | 12 | 9.7 | +0.0 |
| Summit County | 31 | 9.6 | −0.0 |
| Adams County | 191 | 9.8 | +0.1 |
| Grand County | 17 | 9.8 | +0.1 |
| Park County | 13 | 9.2 | −0.4 |
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 La Plata County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in La Plata County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 electrical contractor businesses with employees in La Plata County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in La Plata 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 La Plata County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in La Plata 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 — La Plata County, Colorado
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