Electricians in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has 47 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 822 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Michigan.
Kalamazoo County ranks 44 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,679 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
- 47
- Their employees
- 822
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.1
Electricians in Kalamazoo County: businesses and jobs
| Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 47 | 1,960 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 822 | 25,227 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $55,632,000 | $2,016,191,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kalamazoo County
| Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.1% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.8% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.4% (±0.7 points) in Kalamazoo County, higher than across Michigan (4.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 19.1% (±1.0 points) in Kalamazoo County, higher than across Michigan (12.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.8% (±0.7 points) in Kalamazoo County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Kalamazoo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | 76.0% | 57.7% |
| Portage | 49,259 | 53.8% | 30.9% |
| Oshtemo Charter Township | 23,852 | 34.5% | 50.1% |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 22,649 | 69.2% | 35.9% |
| Texas Charter Township | 18,226 | 22.4% | 3.5% |
| Comstock Charter Township | 15,256 | 52.0% | 27.1% |
| Cooper Charter Township | 10,469 | 59.4% | 23.0% |
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 9,237 | 47.4% | 19.7% |
| Westwood | 8,867 | 74.1% | 41.3% |
| Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 8,864 | 38.4% | 10.5% |
| Eastwood | 6,669 | 86.5% | 39.8% |
| Pavilion Township | 6,386 | 47.9% | 8.0% |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | 39.2% | 53.4% |
| Ross Township | 4,869 | 57.9% | 17.2% |
| Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | 4,455 | 66.8% | 7.1% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kalamazoo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | 6 | 4.0 | −0.1 |
| Delta County | 8 | 4.0 | −0.1 |
| Marquette County | 14 | 4.2 | +0.1 |
| Houghton County | 8 | 4.2 | +0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 8 | 3.9 | −0.2 |
| Lenawee County | 17 | 3.9 | −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 Kalamazoo County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kalamazoo County?
The Census Bureau counts 47 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kalamazoo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Kalamazoo 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 — Kalamazoo County, Michigan
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