Electricians in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Bear Lake County, Idaho has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 7 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.4 across Idaho.
Bear Lake County ranks 27 of 36 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,429 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 7
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Electricians in Bear Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 7 | 6,323 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $241,000 | $412,827,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 9.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Bear Lake County
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.5% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% (±2.6 points) | 14.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 18.5% (±4.4 points) | 35.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.5% (±3.6 points) in Bear Lake County, higher than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.6% (±2.6 points) in Bear Lake County, lower than across Idaho (14.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 18.5% (±4.4 points) in Bear Lake County, lower than across Idaho (35.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.6 points) in Bear Lake County, lower than across Idaho (3.8%).
Places in Bear Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 2,694 | 73.6% | 13.8% |
| Georgetown | 739 | 74.1% | 5.6% |
| Paris | 562 | 63.4% | 7.6% |
| Bloomington | 255 | 59.3% | 7.5% |
| St. Charles | 145 | 76.8% | 2.1% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bear Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latah County | 13 | 7.4 | −0.1 |
| Ada County | 161 | 7.6 | +0.2 |
| Twin Falls County | 28 | 7.7 | +0.2 |
| Boise County | 4 | 7.0 | −0.4 |
| Nez Perce County | 13 | 7.0 | −0.5 |
| Payette County | 7 | 6.9 | −0.6 |
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 Bear Lake County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Bear Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Bear Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Bear Lake 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 — Bear Lake County, Idaho
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