Electricians in Columbia County, Florida
Columbia County, Florida has 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 115 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across Florida.
Columbia County ranks 49 of 58 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,070 per employee a year.
Across Florida, electricians earn a median of $53,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 115
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.3
Electricians in Columbia County: businesses and jobs
| Columbia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 6,492 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 115 | 70,151 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $6,678,000 | $4,282,870,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Columbia County
| Columbia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9% (±1.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 88.9% (±1.4 points) | 90.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 88.9% (±1.4 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Florida (90.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.7 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Places in Columbia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 12,515 | 49.7% | 60.1% |
| Watertown | 3,068 | 62.4% | 45.4% |
| Five Points | 1,097 | 41.4% | 56.9% |
| Fort White | 531 | 11.6% | 25.8% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Columbia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus County | 37 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Alachua County | 53 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Highlands County | 26 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Pasco County | 124 | 4.6 | +0.3 |
| Baker County | 4 | 3.9 | −0.3 |
| Osceola County | 67 | 3.9 | −0.4 |
Licenses for electricians in Florida
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 Columbia County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Columbia County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Columbia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Columbia County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, electricians earn a median of $53,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Columbia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Columbia 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 Florida (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 — Columbia County, Florida
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