Electricians in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County, Kansas has 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Russell County ranks 9 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,667 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.9
Electricians in Russell County: businesses and jobs
| Russell County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 12 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $728,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.9 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Russell County
| Russell County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.9% (±5.4 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% (±4.1 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 18.6% (±4.6 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.9% (±5.4 points) in Russell County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 18.6% (±4.6 points) in Russell County, lower than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.4% (±1.2 points) in Russell County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Russell County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 4,217 | 77.5% | 27.6% |
| Big Creek Township (Russell County) | 664 | 52.0% | 30.7% |
| Fairview Township (Russell County) | 515 | 87.1% | 19.8% |
| Gorham | 416 | 56.3% | 35.2% |
| Lucas | 405 | 86.6% | 15.1% |
| Center Township (Russell County) | 308 | 72.0% | 23.0% |
| Paradise Township | 230 | 88.6% | 10.0% |
| Plymouth Township | 200 | 74.8% | 3.7% |
| Grant Township (Russell County) | 190 | 78.1% | 26.6% |
| Dorrance | 156 | 82.4% | 5.2% |
| Luray Township | 143 | 88.9% | 8.1% |
| Luray | 121 | 87.4% | 9.7% |
| Bunker Hill | 108 | 73.7% | 15.4% |
| Lincoln Township (Russell County) | 65 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Waldo Township | 62 | 77.5% | 11.1% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Russell County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 3 | 11.1 | +0.2 |
| Miami County | 15 | 10.5 | −0.4 |
| Rooks County | 3 | 11.4 | +0.5 |
| Atchison County | 7 | 10.3 | −0.6 |
| Grant County | 3 | 10.2 | −0.7 |
| Clay County | 4 | 10.1 | −0.7 |
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 Russell County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Russell County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Russell County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Russell 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 Russell County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Russell 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 — Russell County, Kansas
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