Electricians in Cecil County, Maryland
Cecil County, Maryland has 19 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 70 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Maryland.
Cecil County ranks 21 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,543 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, electricians earn a median of $65,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 70
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.3
Electricians in Cecil County: businesses and jobs
| Cecil County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 1,444 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 70 | 25,288 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $3,538,000 | $2,014,043,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Cecil County
| Cecil County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% (±1.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 39.4% (±2.0 points) | 44.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 39.4% (±2.0 points) in Cecil County, lower than across Maryland (44.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.6 points) in Cecil County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Cecil County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 15,910 | 42.3% | 49.4% |
| Perryville | 4,447 | 37.1% | 34.3% |
| North East | 4,134 | 29.5% | 37.7% |
| Rising Sun | 2,764 | 38.3% | 42.1% |
| Charlestown | 1,999 | 37.4% | 7.7% |
| Cecilton | 820 | 63.1% | 39.5% |
| Chesapeake City | 810 | 72.9% | 25.2% |
| Port Deposit | 491 | 54.0% | 50.7% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cecil County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County | 8 | 4.3 | +0.0 |
| Worcester County | 24 | 4.2 | −0.1 |
| Montgomery County | 178 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Prince George's County | 164 | 4.5 | +0.2 |
| Kent County | 5 | 4.8 | +0.5 |
| Wicomico County | 22 | 5.0 | +0.7 |
Licenses for electricians in Maryland
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 Cecil County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Cecil County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Cecil County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Cecil County?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, electricians earn a median of $65,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Cecil County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Cecil 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 Maryland (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 — Cecil County, Maryland
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