Electricians in Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland has 164 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 7,443 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Maryland.
Prince George's County ranks 18 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $83,387 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
- 164
- Their employees
- 7,443
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.5
Electricians in Prince George's County: businesses and jobs
| Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 164 | 1,444 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 7,443 | 25,288 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $620,647,000 | $2,014,043,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Prince George's County
| Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.5% (±0.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% (±0.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 41.1% (±0.8 points) | 44.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.5% (±0.4 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.5% (±0.3 points) in Prince George's County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 41.1% (±0.8 points) in Prince George's County, lower than across Maryland (44.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.5% (±0.4 points) in Prince George's County, higher than across Maryland (10.2%).
Places in Prince George's County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 57,926 | 47.1% | 16.1% |
| Clinton | 38,376 | 37.6% | 10.5% |
| Chillum | 34,871 | 77.6% | 60.3% |
| College Park | 34,540 | 48.9% | 66.0% |
| Laurel | 29,798 | 37.7% | 55.8% |
| South Laurel | 29,272 | 58.6% | 59.3% |
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | 53.7% | 8.7% |
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | 62.5% | 52.9% |
| Landover | 24,514 | 66.4% | 53.9% |
| Suitland | 23,793 | 63.4% | 63.4% |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | 55.3% | 31.0% |
| Langley Park | 21,508 | 67.1% | 76.0% |
| Hyattsville | 20,966 | 63.7% | 51.6% |
| Beltsville | 19,176 | 55.3% | 45.3% |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | 83.5% | 46.8% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Prince George's County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 178 | 4.4 | −0.1 |
| Garrett County | 8 | 4.3 | −0.2 |
| Cecil County | 19 | 4.3 | −0.2 |
| Worcester County | 24 | 4.2 | −0.3 |
| Kent County | 5 | 4.8 | +0.3 |
| Wicomico County | 22 | 5.0 | +0.5 |
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 Prince George's County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Prince George's County?
The Census Bureau counts 164 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Prince George's County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Prince George's 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 — Prince George's County, Maryland
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