Electricians in Rooks County, Kansas
Rooks County, Kansas has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Rooks County ranks 7 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,556 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
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.4
Electricians in Rooks County: businesses and jobs
| Rooks County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 9 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $698,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Rooks County
| Rooks County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 29.7% (±3.8 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 17.0% (±3.4 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 29.7% (±3.8 points) in Rooks County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.9% (±1.9 points) in Rooks County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 17.0% (±3.4 points) in Rooks County, lower than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±1.2 points) in Rooks County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Rooks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township 11 (Rooks County) | 2,137 | 88.2% | 28.1% |
| Plainville | 1,656 | 89.7% | 25.6% |
| Stockton | 1,656 | 84.7% | 24.3% |
| Township 3 (Rooks County) | 1,471 | 86.2% | 17.4% |
| Township 2 (Rooks County) | 342 | 81.0% | 33.6% |
| Township 8 (Rooks County) | 271 | 95.2% | 26.6% |
| Palco | 197 | 93.5% | 22.6% |
| Township 7 (Rooks County) | 161 | 87.1% | 23.2% |
| Damar | 126 | 94.4% | 27.8% |
| Township 1 (Rooks County) | 116 | 100.0% | 29.0% |
| Township 10 (Rooks County) | 108 | 80.3% | 24.0% |
| Township 12 (Rooks County) | 103 | 82.8% | 64.1% |
| Woodston | 86 | 99.9% | 0.0% |
| Zurich | 50 | 92.0% | 11.5% |
| Township 5 (Rooks County) | 35 | 100.1% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rooks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 3 | 11.1 | −0.3 |
| Russell County | 4 | 10.9 | −0.5 |
| Miami County | 15 | 10.5 | −0.9 |
| Atchison County | 7 | 10.3 | −1.1 |
| Grant County | 3 | 10.2 | −1.2 |
| Clay County | 4 | 10.1 | −1.2 |
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 Rooks County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Rooks County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Rooks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Rooks 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 Rooks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Rooks 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 — Rooks County, Kansas
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