Electricians in Meade County, Kansas
Meade County, Kansas has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 3 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 15.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Meade County ranks 2 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,667 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 3
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 15.8
Electricians in Meade County: businesses and jobs
| Meade County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 3 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $74,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 15.8 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Meade County
| Meade County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.5% (±5.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.2% (±4.6 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 30.5% (±5.5 points) in Meade County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 0.8% (±0.7 points) in Meade County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 19.2% (±4.6 points) in Meade County, lower than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.0% (±1.6 points) in Meade County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Meade County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade Center Township | 1,529 | 84.5% | 24.0% |
| Meade | 1,341 | 91.3% | 25.1% |
| West Plains Township | 1,211 | 74.4% | 27.5% |
| Plains | 1,171 | 76.9% | 27.3% |
| Fowler | 599 | 91.4% | 41.9% |
| Mertilla Township | 238 | 62.0% | 13.8% |
| Crooked Creek Township | 90 | 93.5% | 6.6% |
| Sand Creek Township | 48 | 85.0% | 18.8% |
| Cimarron Township (Meade County) | 15 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Meade County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray County | 4 | 17.0 | +1.2 |
| Brown County | 6 | 13.4 | −2.4 |
| Nemaha County | 6 | 13.3 | −2.5 |
| Scott County | 3 | 12.9 | −3.0 |
| Pottawatomie County | 13 | 12.7 | −3.1 |
| Rooks County | 3 | 11.4 | −4.4 |
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 Meade County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Meade County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Meade County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Meade 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 Meade County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Meade 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 — Meade County, Kansas
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