Electricians in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County, Indiana has 25 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 688 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.4 across Indiana.
Tippecanoe County ranks 67 of 75 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,676 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
- 25
- Their employees
- 688
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Electricians in Tippecanoe County: businesses and jobs
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 1,323 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 688 | 18,742 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $47,937,000 | $1,363,066,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Tippecanoe County
| Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 37.1% (±1.5 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.3% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.9 points) in Tippecanoe County, lower than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 13.7% (±1.2 points) in Tippecanoe County, higher than across Indiana (8.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 37.1% (±1.5 points) in Tippecanoe County, higher than across Indiana (31.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.3% (±1.0 points) in Tippecanoe County, higher than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Tippecanoe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 71,159 | 58.5% | 53.3% |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 65,256 | 30.4% | 63.9% |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 53,635 | 67.5% | 55.4% |
| West Lafayette | 45,159 | 36.0% | 70.6% |
| Wea Township | 34,621 | 29.3% | 33.3% |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 9,759 | 23.8% | 12.1% |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 9,241 | 17.9% | 23.2% |
| Sheffield Township | 3,966 | 40.2% | 22.2% |
| Lauramie Township | 2,590 | 62.1% | 12.5% |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2,517 | 45.5% | 5.7% |
| Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2,476 | 51.6% | 7.6% |
| Battle Ground | 1,969 | 45.0% | 12.3% |
| Shadeland | 1,921 | 45.4% | 18.8% |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 1,921 | 45.4% | 18.8% |
| Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | 1,755 | 36.1% | 7.4% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Tippecanoe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 20 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Boone County | 9 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Lake County | 69 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
| Howard County | 12 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| LaPorte County | 15 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Madison County | 19 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
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 Tippecanoe County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Tippecanoe County?
The Census Bureau counts 25 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Tippecanoe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Tippecanoe 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 — Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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