Electricians in Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County, Michigan has 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 184 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Michigan.
Eaton County ranks 31 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,076 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
- 23
- Their employees
- 184
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Electricians in Eaton County: businesses and jobs
| Eaton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 1,960 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 184 | 25,227 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $11,422,000 | $2,016,191,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Eaton County
| Eaton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.1% (±1.0 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 15.2% (±1.4 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.5% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 15.2% (±1.4 points) in Eaton County, higher than across Michigan (12.1%).
Places in Eaton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter Township | 33,104 | 50.0% | 34.7% |
| Waverly | 23,575 | 51.8% | 44.3% |
| Charlotte | 9,277 | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | 64.3% | 32.5% |
| Windsor Charter Township | 7,141 | 51.6% | 5.0% |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | 77.1% | 30.2% |
| Eaton Rapids Township | 4,001 | 48.6% | 12.0% |
| Eaton Township | 3,997 | 55.5% | 4.1% |
| Oneida Charter Township | 3,975 | 55.0% | 6.1% |
| Hamlin Township (Eaton County) | 3,227 | 44.7% | 3.7% |
| Bellevue Township | 3,207 | 64.8% | 12.8% |
| Potterville | 3,087 | 39.9% | 41.1% |
| Carmel Township | 2,842 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Benton Township (Eaton County) | 2,760 | 47.2% | 9.6% |
| Kalamo Township | 2,171 | 59.4% | 5.9% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Eaton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo County | 12 | 4.8 | −0.0 |
| Gogebic County | 5 | 4.8 | −0.0 |
| Alger County | 3 | 4.8 | +0.0 |
| Clinton County | 16 | 4.8 | −0.0 |
| Oakland County | 274 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
| Kent County | 132 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
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 Eaton County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Eaton County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Eaton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Eaton 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 Eaton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Eaton 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 — Eaton County, Michigan
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