Electricians in Calhoun County, Michigan
Calhoun County, Michigan has 20 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 171 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Michigan.
Calhoun County ranks 58 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $81,959 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, electricians earn a median of $72,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 20
- Their employees
- 171
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Electricians in Calhoun County: businesses and jobs
| Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 20 | 1,960 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 171 | 25,227 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $14,015,000 | $2,016,191,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Calhoun County
| Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% (±0.4 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 9.9% (±0.9 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.3% (±0.9 points) in Calhoun County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.1% (±0.4 points) in Calhoun County, lower than across Michigan (4.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 9.9% (±0.9 points) in Calhoun County, lower than across Michigan (12.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.2% (±0.9 points) in Calhoun County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Calhoun County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | 79.1% | 34.0% |
| Emmett Charter Township | 11,726 | 61.9% | 30.6% |
| Bedford Charter Township | 9,164 | 71.5% | 8.8% |
| Pennfield Charter Township | 8,705 | 80.2% | 23.9% |
| Albion | 7,560 | 92.9% | 40.0% |
| Marshall | 6,804 | 75.3% | 33.6% |
| Springfield | 5,269 | 77.0% | 47.9% |
| Leroy Township (Calhoun County) | 3,676 | 53.1% | 7.4% |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | 84.6% | 5.2% |
| Marshall Township | 3,150 | 69.2% | 14.0% |
| Homer Township (Calhoun County) | 2,903 | 70.8% | 31.9% |
| Newton Township (Calhoun County) | 2,799 | 44.4% | 7.6% |
| Athens Township | 2,527 | 66.7% | 13.9% |
| Marengo Township | 2,451 | 58.7% | 19.6% |
| Sheridan Township (Calhoun County) | 2,124 | 70.7% | 13.5% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Calhoun County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch County | 7 | 3.3 | −0.0 |
| Charlevoix County | 6 | 3.4 | +0.0 |
| Van Buren County | 13 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Genesee County | 64 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Iosco County | 7 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Osceola County | 4 | 3.2 | −0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Michigan
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 Calhoun County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Calhoun County?
The Census Bureau counts 20 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Calhoun County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Calhoun County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, electricians earn a median of $72,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Calhoun County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Calhoun 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 Michigan (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 — Calhoun County, Michigan
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