Electricians in Benton County, Minnesota
Benton County, Minnesota has 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 388 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.0 across Minnesota.
Benton County ranks 26 of 82 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,402 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, electricians earn a median of $81,430 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 388
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.2
Electricians in Benton County: businesses and jobs
| Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 1,534 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 388 | 17,317 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $29,644,000 | $1,534,239,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.2 | 6.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Benton County
| Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.4% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% (±1.2 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 25.4% (±2.7 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 16.4% (±2.1 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.4% (±1.5 points) in Benton County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 25.4% (±2.7 points) in Benton County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 16.4% (±2.1 points) in Benton County, higher than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Places in Benton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | 13,852 | 35.0% | 38.8% |
| Watab Township | 3,433 | 40.2% | 4.7% |
| Foley | 2,675 | 51.2% | 32.7% |
| Rice | 2,085 | 20.9% | 11.4% |
| Minden Township | 1,428 | 58.9% | 16.2% |
| St. George Township | 1,162 | 43.3% | 6.2% |
| Maywood Township | 1,041 | 65.3% | 2.8% |
| Mayhew Lake Township | 1,031 | 40.4% | 4.8% |
| Langola Township | 980 | 34.9% | 4.4% |
| Granite Ledge Township | 926 | 35.2% | 5.3% |
| Gilmanton Township | 906 | 43.6% | 7.9% |
| Glendorado Township | 846 | 49.4% | 9.7% |
| Alberta Township | 720 | 40.4% | 2.1% |
| Graham Township | 507 | 45.5% | 11.2% |
| Sauk Rapids Township | 453 | 60.3% | 7.6% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Benton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker County | 11 | 10.2 | +0.0 |
| Wilkin County | 3 | 10.1 | −0.2 |
| Isanti County | 18 | 10.4 | +0.2 |
| Big Stone County | 3 | 10.0 | −0.2 |
| Chippewa County | 6 | 10.6 | +0.4 |
| Rice County | 27 | 10.7 | +0.5 |
Licenses for electricians in Minnesota
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 Benton County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Benton County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Benton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Benton County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, electricians earn a median of $81,430 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Benton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Benton 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 Minnesota (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 — Benton County, Minnesota
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