Electricians in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.9 across Illinois.
Jo Daviess County ranks 43 of 76 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,611 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, electricians earn a median of $96,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.5
Electricians in Jo Daviess County: businesses and jobs
| Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 2,689 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 18 | 32,466 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $803,000 | $3,001,883,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Jo Daviess County
| Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.0% (±2.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% (±1.5 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 9.3% (±1.8 points) | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.0% (±2.2 points) in Jo Daviess County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 9.3% (±1.8 points) in Jo Daviess County, lower than across Illinois (18.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.5 points) in Jo Daviess County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Jo Daviess County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunleith Township | 3,527 | 58.4% | 17.0% |
| West Galena Township | 3,194 | 66.9% | 39.3% |
| Galena | 2,931 | 70.7% | 44.0% |
| Stockton Township | 2,287 | 75.3% | 22.4% |
| Guilford Township | 1,886 | 15.2% | 3.8% |
| Stockton | 1,873 | 82.1% | 25.5% |
| The Galena Territory | 1,735 | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| Warren Township (Jo Daviess County) | 1,551 | 82.3% | 12.1% |
| East Dubuque | 1,470 | 79.9% | 26.8% |
| Warren | 1,396 | 84.6% | 12.6% |
| East Galena Township | 1,153 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| Hanover Township (Jo Daviess County) | 1,106 | 79.9% | 31.7% |
| Thompson Township | 999 | 41.0% | 4.6% |
| Elizabeth Township | 900 | 84.3% | 22.9% |
| Hanover | 829 | 92.4% | 36.4% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jo Daviess County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 1,007 | 4.4 | −0.0 |
| Coles County | 10 | 4.4 | −0.1 |
| Lee County | 7 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
| McLean County | 32 | 4.2 | −0.2 |
| Lawrence County | 3 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
| Stephenson County | 10 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Illinois
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 Jo Daviess County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Jo Daviess County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Jo Daviess County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Jo Daviess County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, electricians earn a median of $96,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Jo Daviess County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Jo Daviess 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 Illinois (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 — Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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