Electricians in Ada County, Idaho
Ada County, Idaho has 161 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,289 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.4 across Idaho.
Ada County ranks 26 of 36 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,449 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, electricians earn a median of $60,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 161
- Their employees
- 2,289
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.6
Electricians in Ada County: businesses and jobs
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 161 | 750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 2,289 | 6,323 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $163,547,000 | $412,827,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.6 | 9.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Ada County
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.9% (±0.3 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 19.1% (±0.7 points) | 14.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 27.5% (±0.8 points) | 35.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.8% (±0.5 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.9% (±0.3 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 19.1% (±0.7 points) in Ada County, higher than across Idaho (14.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 27.5% (±0.8 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (35.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.8% (±0.5 points) in Ada County, higher than across Idaho (3.8%).
Places in Ada County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 237,242 | 42.1% | 36.8% |
| Meridian | 130,138 | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Eagle | 32,855 | 12.7% | 15.9% |
| Kuna | 27,158 | 7.4% | 17.5% |
| Star | 14,745 | 6.4% | 19.3% |
| Garden City | 12,654 | 25.1% | 36.9% |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | 0.0% | 13.2% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ada County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls County | 28 | 7.7 | +0.1 |
| Bear Lake County | 3 | 7.5 | −0.2 |
| Latah County | 13 | 7.4 | −0.2 |
| Boise County | 4 | 7.0 | −0.6 |
| Nez Perce County | 13 | 7.0 | −0.6 |
| Payette County | 7 | 6.9 | −0.7 |
Licenses for electricians in Idaho
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 Ada County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Ada County?
The Census Bureau counts 161 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Ada County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Ada County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, electricians earn a median of $60,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Ada County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Ada 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 Idaho (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 — Ada County, Idaho
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