Electricians in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County, Delaware has 71 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 569 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across Delaware.
Sussex County ranks 3 of 3 counties in Delaware for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,288 per employee a year.
Across Delaware, electricians earn a median of $62,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 71
- Their employees
- 569
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.7
Electricians in Sussex County: businesses and jobs
| Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 71 | 283 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 569 | 3,437 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $32,028,000 | $263,887,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.7 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Sussex County
| Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.4% (±0.4 points) | 8.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 19.2% (±0.7 points) | 12.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 52.7% (±1.2 points) | 37.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.1% (±0.3 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.4% (±0.4 points) in Sussex County, lower than across Delaware (8.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 19.2% (±0.7 points) in Sussex County, higher than across Delaware (12.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 52.7% (±1.2 points) in Sussex County, higher than across Delaware (37.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.1% (±0.3 points) in Sussex County, lower than across Delaware (5.4%).
Places in Sussex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,803 | 42.5% | 48.7% |
| Seaford | 8,485 | 53.8% | 50.5% |
| Georgetown | 7,660 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Millsboro | 7,424 | 11.9% | 32.2% |
| Laurel | 4,152 | 59.2% | 60.4% |
| Milton | 3,567 | 28.7% | 19.5% |
| Lewes | 3,505 | 35.3% | 12.9% |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | 28.7% | 16.0% |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Bridgeville | 2,745 | 33.7% | 28.0% |
| Millville | 2,430 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Delmar | 2,412 | 40.3% | 35.6% |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Lincoln | 1,873 | 38.3% | 15.4% |
| Greenwood | 1,564 | 48.8% | 56.3% |
Licenses for electricians in Delaware
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 Sussex County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Sussex County?
The Census Bureau counts 71 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Sussex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Sussex County?
Pay is published by state: across Delaware, electricians earn a median of $62,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Sussex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Delaware, and a city or county in Sussex 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 Delaware (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 — Sussex County, Delaware
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