Electricians in Kootenai County, Idaho
Kootenai County, Idaho has 97 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 496 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.4 across Idaho.
Kootenai County ranks 12 of 36 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,377 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
- 97
- Their employees
- 496
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.1
Electricians in Kootenai County: businesses and jobs
| Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 97 | 750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 496 | 6,323 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $29,451,000 | $412,827,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.1 | 9.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kootenai County
| Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 18.5% (±1.4 points) | 14.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 37.8% (±1.8 points) | 35.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 5.1% (±0.7 points) in Kootenai County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 18.5% (±1.4 points) in Kootenai County, higher than across Idaho (14.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 37.8% (±1.8 points) in Kootenai County, higher than across Idaho (35.2%).
Places in Kootenai County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | 34.9% | 40.5% |
| Post Falls | 43,391 | 15.8% | 35.9% |
| Hayden | 16,338 | 21.0% | 25.0% |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | 17.3% | 23.0% |
| Dalton Gardens | 2,496 | 59.5% | 29.3% |
| Spirit Lake | 1,972 | 28.9% | 16.6% |
| Hauser | 932 | 28.3% | 8.8% |
| Hayden Lake | 834 | 34.9% | 16.5% |
| Athol | 777 | 29.7% | 16.2% |
| Worley | 230 | 65.8% | 28.4% |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | 83.0% | 2.4% |
| Huetter | 212 | 78.6% | 75.0% |
| Harrison | 190 | 74.6% | 31.6% |
| State Line | 9 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kootenai County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassia County | 11 | 12.1 | +0.0 |
| Bonner County | 33 | 12.3 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 11.5 | −0.6 |
| Fremont County | 10 | 11.4 | −0.7 |
| Adams County | 3 | 11.2 | −0.9 |
| Idaho County | 12 | 13.5 | +1.4 |
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 Kootenai County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kootenai County?
The Census Bureau counts 97 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kootenai County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Kootenai 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 — Kootenai County, Idaho
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