Electricians in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana has 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 34 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Louisiana.
Plaquemines Parish ranks 32 of 45 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,441 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, electricians earn a median of $59,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 34
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.1
Electricians in Plaquemines Parish: businesses and jobs
| Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,046 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 34 | 18,512 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,259,000 | $1,241,324,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Plaquemines Parish
| Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.0% (±2.8 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 62.6% (±4.4 points) | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.4% (±0.4 points) in Plaquemines Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.7% (±0.8 points) in Plaquemines Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Places in Plaquemines Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | 38.5% | 20.2% |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | 33.1% | 100.0% |
| Port Sulphur | 1,593 | 1.4% | 11.2% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Plaquemines Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | 24 | 4.1 | −0.0 |
| St. Martin Parish | 10 | 4.2 | +0.1 |
| St. Mary Parish | 9 | 4.0 | −0.1 |
| St. Landry Parish | 16 | 4.3 | +0.2 |
| Lincoln Parish | 9 | 4.3 | +0.2 |
| Bienville Parish | 3 | 4.4 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Louisiana
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 Plaquemines Parish
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Plaquemines Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Plaquemines Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Plaquemines Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, electricians earn a median of $59,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Plaquemines Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Plaquemines Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
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