Electricians in Owen County, Indiana
Owen County, Indiana has 9 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 36 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.4 across Indiana.
Owen County ranks 4 of 75 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,917 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, electricians earn a median of $65,480 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 36
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.1
Electricians in Owen County: businesses and jobs
| Owen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 1,323 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 36 | 18,742 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,653,000 | $1,363,066,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.1 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Owen County
| Owen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.6% (±2.6 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 35.6% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 35.6% (±2.8 points) in Owen County, higher than across Indiana (31.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Owen County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Owen County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Owen County) | 6,437 | 60.8% | 23.8% |
| Clay Township (Owen County) | 2,648 | 41.8% | 9.0% |
| Spencer | 2,481 | 80.7% | 32.9% |
| Wayne Township (Owen County) | 2,159 | 55.5% | 32.3% |
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | 1,760 | 39.8% | 31.0% |
| Lafayette Township (Owen County) | 1,380 | 48.7% | 12.5% |
| Gosport | 1,303 | 50.5% | 43.4% |
| Taylor Township (Owen County) | 1,284 | 49.5% | 2.0% |
| Franklin Township (Owen County) | 1,077 | 37.0% | 25.3% |
| Jefferson Township (Owen County) | 985 | 49.8% | 11.9% |
| Marion Township (Owen County) | 983 | 53.9% | 1.8% |
| Morgan Township (Owen County) | 945 | 27.1% | 6.4% |
| Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 873 | 19.4% | 14.5% |
| Harrison Township (Owen County) | 570 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| Jennings Township (Owen County) | 503 | 44.7% | 17.3% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Owen County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 31 | 9.0 | −0.1 |
| Union County | 3 | 9.2 | +0.1 |
| Dubois County | 16 | 8.5 | −0.6 |
| Putnam County | 15 | 9.8 | +0.8 |
| Wells County | 10 | 8.3 | −0.8 |
| Newton County | 5 | 8.2 | −0.9 |
Licenses for electricians in Indiana
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 Owen County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Owen County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Owen County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Owen County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, electricians earn a median of $65,480 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Owen County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Owen 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 Indiana (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 — Owen County, Indiana
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