Electricians in Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County, Kansas has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 11 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Kansas.
Thomas County ranks 19 of 42 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,091 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
- 11
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.4
Electricians in Thomas County: businesses and jobs
| Thomas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 681 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 11 | 9,135 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $650,000 | $645,541,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Thomas County
| Thomas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.2% (±4.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.0% (±5.0 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.4% (±1.7 points) in Thomas County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 14.0% (±5.0 points) in Thomas County, lower than across Kansas (26.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.3% (±0.5 points) in Thomas County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Thomas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby | 5,387 | 79.1% | 32.9% |
| West Hale Township | 536 | 80.4% | 24.5% |
| Morgan Township | 524 | 62.1% | 0.0% |
| Brewster | 459 | 84.1% | 22.6% |
| South Randall Township | 450 | 67.4% | 2.1% |
| Smith Township | 225 | 90.8% | 13.3% |
| Kingery Township | 163 | 96.5% | 0.0% |
| Rexford | 146 | 88.6% | 17.7% |
| Rovohl Township | 123 | 100.1% | 0.0% |
| Lacey Township | 116 | 72.3% | 7.4% |
| East Hale Township | 103 | 64.1% | 0.0% |
| Gem | 98 | 66.7% | 8.9% |
| Wendell Township | 81 | 78.6% | 0.0% |
| North Randall Township | 66 | 31.3% | 0.0% |
| Summers Township | 55 | 51.7% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Thomas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward County | 7 | 8.4 | +0.0 |
| Harvey County | 12 | 8.2 | −0.2 |
| Dickinson County | 7 | 8.0 | −0.4 |
| Bourbon County | 6 | 8.9 | +0.5 |
| Ellis County | 12 | 9.0 | +0.6 |
| McPherson County | 10 | 7.6 | −0.8 |
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 Thomas County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Thomas County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Thomas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Thomas 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 Thomas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Thomas 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 — Thomas County, Kansas
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