Electricians in St. Joseph County, Indiana
St. Joseph County, Indiana has 47 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,032 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.4 across Indiana.
St. Joseph County ranks 55 of 75 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,303 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
- 47
- Their employees
- 1,032
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Electricians in St. Joseph County: businesses and jobs
| St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 47 | 1,323 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,032 | 18,742 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $81,841,000 | $1,363,066,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in St. Joseph County
| St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.3% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% (±0.6 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 15.7% (±1.0 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.5% (±0.5 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.3% (±0.8 points) in St. Joseph County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.6% (±0.6 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Indiana (8.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 15.7% (±1.0 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Indiana (31.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.5% (±0.5 points) in St. Joseph County, higher than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in St. Joseph County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 103,085 | 78.7% | 39.8% |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 94,489 | 85.1% | 39.5% |
| Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 68,620 | 61.6% | 33.7% |
| Mishawaka | 51,021 | 57.1% | 50.7% |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 34,246 | 54.1% | 33.5% |
| Granger | 30,321 | 33.9% | 4.7% |
| Harris Township | 24,558 | 19.4% | 23.2% |
| Centre Township | 14,438 | 61.2% | 9.0% |
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | 10,020 | 43.5% | 30.6% |
| Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | 7,799 | 44.7% | 2.1% |
| Notre Dame | 6,890 | 11.0% | 95.7% |
| Olive Township (St. Joseph County) | 4,363 | 54.0% | 22.9% |
| Union Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,475 | 54.7% | 14.7% |
| Liberty Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,412 | 69.8% | 11.9% |
| Greene Township (St. Joseph County) | 2,954 | 69.7% | 2.8% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Joseph County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson County | 6 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Delaware County | 20 | 3.9 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 168 | 3.8 | −0.2 |
| Fulton County | 4 | 4.2 | +0.2 |
| Clinton County | 5 | 3.7 | −0.3 |
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 St. Joseph County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in St. Joseph County?
The Census Bureau counts 47 electrical contractor businesses with employees in St. Joseph County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in St. Joseph 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 — St. Joseph County, Indiana
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