Electricians in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County, Kansas has 110 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,947 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Sedgwick County ranks 34 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,054 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
- 110
- Their employees
- 1,947
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Electricians in Sedgwick County: businesses and jobs
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 110 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,947 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $128,607,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Sedgwick County
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.8% (±0.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% (±0.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 28.7% (±0.8 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.8% (±0.5 points) in Sedgwick County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 8.6% (±0.5 points) in Sedgwick County, higher than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 28.7% (±0.8 points) in Sedgwick County, higher than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.8% (±0.4 points) in Sedgwick County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Sedgwick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 397,945 | 57.6% | 41.1% |
| Derby | 26,062 | 32.4% | 31.5% |
| Rockford Township | 24,132 | 45.5% | 18.3% |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 13,323 | 46.1% | 30.5% |
| Haysville | 11,117 | 45.4% | 24.3% |
| Kechi Township | 10,177 | 37.0% | 21.9% |
| Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 10,158 | 12.0% | 47.6% |
| Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 9,499 | 43.1% | 14.5% |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Valley Center | 8,590 | 48.8% | 27.6% |
| Attica Township | 7,910 | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Park City | 7,673 | 40.2% | 24.7% |
| Park Township | 7,531 | 22.7% | 47.2% |
| Maize | 6,824 | 23.0% | 49.4% |
| Mulvane | 6,171 | 49.9% | 20.2% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sedgwick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | 15 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Lyon County | 7 | 4.7 | −0.2 |
| Crawford County | 8 | 4.4 | −0.4 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 5.3 | +0.5 |
| Douglas County | 23 | 4.3 | −0.5 |
| Finney County | 8 | 5.6 | +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 Sedgwick County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Sedgwick County?
The Census Bureau counts 110 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Sedgwick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Sedgwick 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 — Sedgwick County, Kansas
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