Electricians in Brown County, Kansas
Brown County, Kansas has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Brown County ranks 3 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,000 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, electricians earn a median of $61,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.4
Electricians in Brown County: businesses and jobs
| Brown County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 12 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $444,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Brown County
| Brown County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 32.4% (±3.3 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±1.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 17.9% (±3.0 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 32.4% (±3.3 points) in Brown County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±1.4 points) in Brown County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 17.9% (±3.0 points) in Brown County, lower than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±1.0 points) in Brown County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Brown County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha | 3,197 | 76.9% | 24.3% |
| Horton | 1,610 | 83.4% | 44.5% |
| Powhattan Township | 767 | 72.8% | 32.1% |
| Walnut Township (Brown County) | 718 | 74.2% | 8.8% |
| Mission Township (Brown County) | 641 | 69.5% | 3.8% |
| Hiawatha Township | 584 | 48.8% | 10.3% |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 478 | 68.6% | 20.6% |
| Irving Township | 388 | 51.6% | 19.2% |
| Morrill Township | 359 | 60.3% | 1.5% |
| Everest | 356 | 80.6% | 29.9% |
| Fairview | 342 | 85.2% | 12.6% |
| Robinson Township | 242 | 83.0% | 14.7% |
| Morrill | 210 | 81.5% | 2.8% |
| Padonia Township | 203 | 84.8% | 16.0% |
| Hamlin Township | 156 | 80.9% | 45.3% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brown County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha County | 6 | 13.3 | −0.1 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.9 | −0.5 |
| Pottawatomie County | 13 | 12.7 | −0.7 |
| Rooks County | 3 | 11.4 | −2.0 |
| Washington County | 3 | 11.1 | −2.3 |
| Meade County | 3 | 15.8 | +2.4 |
Licenses for electricians in Kansas
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 Brown County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Brown County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Brown County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Brown County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, electricians earn a median of $61,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Brown County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Brown 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 Kansas (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 — Brown County, Kansas
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