Electricians in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish, Louisiana has 8 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 58 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Louisiana.
Washington Parish ranks 35 of 45 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,741 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 58
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Electricians in Washington Parish: businesses and jobs
| Washington Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 1,046 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 58 | 18,512 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,363,000 | $1,241,324,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Washington Parish
| Washington Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.1% (±1.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 11.3% (±2.0 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 69.4% (±2.9 points) | 64.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 69.4% (±2.9 points) in Washington Parish, higher than across Louisiana (64.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.3% (±0.8 points) in Washington Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Places in Washington Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 10,468 | 66.6% | 53.0% |
| Franklinton | 3,602 | 64.4% | 59.0% |
| Varnado | 425 | 59.0% | 41.3% |
| Angie | 313 | 54.2% | 27.0% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish | 21 | 3.7 | −0.0 |
| St. Mary Parish | 9 | 4.0 | +0.3 |
| Evangeline Parish | 5 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
| St. Charles Parish | 7 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
| Rapides Parish | 24 | 4.1 | +0.4 |
| Plaquemines Parish | 4 | 4.1 | +0.4 |
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 Washington Parish
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Washington Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 8 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Washington Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Washington 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 Washington Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Washington 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 — Washington Parish, Louisiana
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