Electricians in Knox County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois has 7 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 84 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.9 across Illinois.
Knox County ranks 67 of 76 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,667 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 84
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Electricians in Knox County: businesses and jobs
| Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 2,689 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 84 | 32,466 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $6,692,000 | $3,001,883,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Knox County
| Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.1% (±2.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 21.8% (±2.0 points) | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.7% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 35.1% (±2.2 points) in Knox County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.5% (±1.0 points) in Knox County, lower than across Illinois (5.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 21.8% (±2.0 points) in Knox County, higher than across Illinois (18.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.7% (±1.0 points) in Knox County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Knox County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,481 | 82.0% | 37.8% |
| Galesburg City Township | 29,481 | 82.0% | 37.8% |
| Knox Township | 4,871 | 80.2% | 14.5% |
| Abingdon | 3,443 | 98.3% | 29.0% |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | 85.2% | 15.9% |
| Cedar Township | 2,993 | 93.2% | 22.2% |
| Indian Point Township | 1,796 | 94.2% | 23.7% |
| Henderson Township | 1,627 | 86.7% | 22.5% |
| Persifer Township | 1,190 | 23.4% | 1.7% |
| Ontario Township | 1,037 | 87.6% | 14.0% |
| Sparta Township | 908 | 80.7% | 22.3% |
| Truro Township | 772 | 72.3% | 9.1% |
| Oneida | 719 | 85.3% | 19.4% |
| East Galesburg | 713 | 72.2% | 16.4% |
| Wataga | 710 | 77.9% | 25.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Knox County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| Madison County | 36 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Ogle County | 7 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Whiteside County | 7 | 2.7 | −0.2 |
| St. Clair County | 37 | 3.2 | +0.3 |
| Champaign County | 31 | 3.3 | +0.3 |
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 Knox County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Knox County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Knox County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Knox 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 Knox County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Knox 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 — Knox County, Illinois
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