Electricians in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois has 181 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,939 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.9 across Illinois.
Lake County ranks 18 of 76 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $102,588 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
- 181
- Their employees
- 2,939
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.7
Electricians in Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 181 | 2,689 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 2,939 | 32,466 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $301,505,000 | $3,001,883,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.7 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Lake County
| Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.4% (±0.4 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% (±0.3 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.5% (±0.4 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.4% (±0.4 points) in Lake County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 14.7% (±0.5 points) in Lake County, lower than across Illinois (18.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.5% (±0.4 points) in Lake County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Places in Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan Township | 89,689 | 76.3% | 50.8% |
| Waukegan | 89,076 | 68.2% | 49.8% |
| Vernon Township | 71,411 | 33.7% | 26.3% |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 65,562 | 27.2% | 26.7% |
| Avon Township | 63,428 | 37.6% | 22.4% |
| Libertyville Township | 54,192 | 48.2% | 26.9% |
| Ela Township | 45,717 | 33.3% | 13.5% |
| Buffalo Grove | 42,891 | 45.4% | 20.2% |
| Lake Villa Township | 39,760 | 30.6% | 15.0% |
| Shields Township | 37,623 | 61.7% | 34.5% |
| Moraine Township | 34,354 | 70.0% | 20.7% |
| Fremont Township | 33,607 | 25.6% | 7.1% |
| Mundelein | 31,915 | 39.9% | 28.8% |
| West Deerfield Township | 31,575 | 57.4% | 9.5% |
| North Chicago | 30,643 | 62.2% | 67.4% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 5 | 6.9 | +0.2 |
| DeKalb County | 29 | 7.0 | +0.3 |
| Ford County | 4 | 6.4 | −0.3 |
| Cumberland County | 3 | 6.3 | −0.3 |
| Douglas County | 6 | 7.1 | +0.4 |
| Livingston County | 10 | 6.3 | −0.4 |
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 Lake County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 181 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Lake 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 Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in 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 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 — Lake County, Illinois
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