Electricians in Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County, Indiana has 16 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 132 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.4 across Indiana.
Wayne County ranks 33 of 75 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,129 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 132
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.2
Electricians in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 1,323 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 132 | 18,742 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $7,541,000 | $1,363,066,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.6% (±1.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 29.2% (±2.1 points) | 31.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.6% (±1.9 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.0% (±0.6 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Indiana (8.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.1% (±0.8 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 39,758 | 82.3% | 38.9% |
| Richmond | 35,581 | 82.5% | 42.8% |
| Center Township (Wayne County) | 7,378 | 67.2% | 19.5% |
| Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 4,264 | 81.8% | 23.2% |
| Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | 3,212 | 75.8% | 15.7% |
| Centerville | 2,772 | 59.4% | 27.0% |
| New Garden Township | 2,157 | 82.7% | 20.1% |
| Cambridge City | 1,657 | 92.7% | 30.7% |
| Hagerstown | 1,642 | 89.0% | 22.7% |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 1,361 | 63.4% | 32.2% |
| Washington Township (Wayne County) | 1,323 | 72.5% | 9.8% |
| Webster Township (Wayne County) | 1,280 | 84.0% | 10.7% |
| Clay Township (Wayne County) | 1,236 | 79.3% | 8.8% |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 1,191 | 83.4% | 12.5% |
| Boston Township | 1,028 | 74.0% | 13.1% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 5 | 5.2 | +0.0 |
| Floyd County | 18 | 5.2 | −0.0 |
| Allen County | 88 | 5.3 | +0.1 |
| Wabash County | 7 | 5.0 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 6 | 4.9 | −0.3 |
| Vigo County | 23 | 4.9 | −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 Wayne County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Wayne 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 — Wayne County, Indiana
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