Electricians in Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County, Michigan has 274 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 4,405 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Michigan.
Oakland County ranks 29 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $93,805 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
- 274
- Their employees
- 4,405
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Electricians in Oakland County: businesses and jobs
| Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 274 | 1,960 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 4,405 | 25,227 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $413,213,000 | $2,016,191,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Oakland County
| Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.3% (±0.2 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% (±0.2 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 11.1% (±0.3 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.7% (±0.3 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.3% (±0.2 points) in Oakland County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.6% (±0.2 points) in Oakland County, higher than across Michigan (4.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 11.1% (±0.3 points) in Oakland County, lower than across Michigan (12.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.7% (±0.3 points) in Oakland County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Places in Oakland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 87,898 | 58.3% | 26.7% |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | 39.6% | 23.3% |
| Southfield | 76,236 | 78.7% | 46.6% |
| Waterford Charter Township | 70,160 | 65.6% | 24.2% |
| Novi | 66,717 | 26.5% | 33.7% |
| West Bloomfield Charter Township | 65,816 | 50.0% | 16.4% |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | 75.2% | 53.4% |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | 82.4% | 32.0% |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 44,097 | 72.5% | 12.1% |
| Commerce Charter Township | 43,840 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Orion Charter Township | 38,546 | 41.3% | 17.5% |
| Independence Charter Township | 36,982 | 40.1% | 20.6% |
| White Lake Charter Township | 31,046 | 46.4% | 12.5% |
| Oak Park | 29,318 | 88.6% | 36.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Oakland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 132 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Jackson County | 34 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Alger County | 3 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Eaton County | 23 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Newaygo County | 12 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Gogebic County | 5 | 4.8 | −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 Oakland County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Oakland County?
The Census Bureau counts 274 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Oakland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Oakland 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 Oakland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Oakland 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 — Oakland County, Michigan
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