Electricians in Marshall County, Iowa
Marshall County, Iowa has 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across Iowa.
Marshall County ranks 61 of 84 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,000 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, electricians earn a median of $62,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.9
Electricians in Marshall County: businesses and jobs
| Marshall County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 902 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 29 | 11,755 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,653,000 | $840,162,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.9 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Marshall County
| Marshall County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.4% (±2.3 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 21.8% (±2.4 points) | 24.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.8% (±1.0 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 31.4% (±2.3 points) in Marshall County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±0.9 points) in Marshall County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 21.8% (±2.4 points) in Marshall County, lower than across Iowa (24.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.8% (±1.0 points) in Marshall County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Places in Marshall County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown | 27,626 | 78.0% | 31.2% |
| State Center | 1,412 | 76.3% | 17.7% |
| Melbourne | 804 | 85.5% | 24.4% |
| Le Grand | 720 | 67.9% | 7.1% |
| Gilman | 623 | 90.5% | 14.2% |
| Albion | 622 | 83.7% | 10.3% |
| Liscomb | 298 | 83.0% | 11.2% |
| Laurel | 278 | 92.5% | 20.6% |
| Rhodes | 265 | 83.2% | 17.8% |
| Haverhill | 142 | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| Clemons | 108 | 96.0% | 14.0% |
| St. Anthony | 92 | 95.8% | 16.3% |
| Ferguson | 85 | 82.0% | 17.5% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marshall County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremer County | 6 | 5.7 | −0.2 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 14 | 6.1 | +0.2 |
| Mahaska County | 6 | 6.2 | +0.3 |
| Johnson County | 38 | 5.6 | −0.3 |
| Cass County | 4 | 6.3 | +0.4 |
| Louisa County | 3 | 6.3 | +0.4 |
Licenses for electricians in Iowa
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 Marshall County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Marshall County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Marshall County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Marshall County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, electricians earn a median of $62,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Marshall County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Marshall 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 Iowa (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 — Marshall County, Iowa
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