Electricians in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut has 63 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 279 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.8 across Connecticut.
Northwest Hills Planning Region ranks 1 of 9 counties in Connecticut for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,821 per employee a year.
Across Connecticut, electricians earn a median of $76,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 63
- Their employees
- 279
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Electricians in Northwest Hills Planning Region: businesses and jobs
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 63 | 1,204 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 279 | 10,185 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $16,690,000 | $806,579,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 7.8 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Northwest Hills Planning Region
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 26.9% (±1.5 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.3% (±1.4 points) | 18.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.3% (±0.7 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 26.9% (±1.5 points) in Northwest Hills Planning Region, higher than across Connecticut (20.2%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.3% (±0.5 points) in Northwest Hills Planning Region, lower than across Connecticut (4.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 14.3% (±1.4 points) in Northwest Hills Planning Region, lower than across Connecticut (18.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.3% (±0.7 points) in Northwest Hills Planning Region, lower than across Connecticut (10.2%).
Places in Northwest Hills Planning Region
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 35,547 | 74.0% | 33.9% |
| Winchester | 10,284 | 72.5% | 34.2% |
| Burlington | 9,680 | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Litchfield | 8,260 | 69.3% | 19.3% |
| Winsted | 6,977 | 74.6% | 45.3% |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | 56.1% | 10.9% |
| Harwinton | 5,575 | 71.8% | 7.0% |
| Salisbury | 4,224 | 64.9% | 31.8% |
| Barkhamsted | 3,678 | 53.8% | 7.1% |
| Washington | 3,676 | 65.7% | 21.0% |
| North Canaan | 3,221 | 70.7% | 38.3% |
| Goshen | 3,196 | 35.1% | 11.7% |
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,088 | 74.7% | 9.1% |
| Kent | 3,056 | 60.4% | 29.1% |
| Sharon | 2,723 | 67.2% | 27.5% |
Counties in Connecticut with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Northwest Hills Planning Region, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 44 | 10.5 | −0.8 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 178 | 9.2 | −2.1 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 74 | 8.9 | −2.4 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 102 | 8.1 | −3.2 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 202 | 8.0 | −3.3 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 179 | 7.2 | −4.1 |
Licenses for electricians in Connecticut
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 Northwest Hills Planning Region
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
The Census Bureau counts 63 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Northwest Hills Planning Region (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
Pay is published by state: across Connecticut, electricians earn a median of $76,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Connecticut, and a city or county in Northwest Hills Planning Region 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 Connecticut (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 — Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
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