Electricians in Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 62 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.0 across Minnesota.
Wilkin County ranks 27 of 82 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,806 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 62
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.1
Electricians in Wilkin County: businesses and jobs
| Wilkin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,534 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 62 | 17,317 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,220,000 | $1,534,239,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wilkin County
| Wilkin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.1% (±3.8 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 27.3% (±4.1 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.0% (±2.9 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.1% (±3.8 points) in Wilkin County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.5% (±2.0 points) in Wilkin County, lower than across Minnesota (8.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 27.3% (±4.1 points) in Wilkin County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.0% (±2.9 points) in Wilkin County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Places in Wilkin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 3,349 | 64.5% | 30.8% |
| Rothsay | 454 | 66.2% | 14.2% |
| Breckenridge Township | 273 | 50.8% | 0.0% |
| Campbell | 245 | 84.6% | 14.7% |
| Prairie View Township | 214 | 60.7% | 2.7% |
| Brandrup Township | 195 | 75.5% | 14.8% |
| Atherton Township | 190 | 53.5% | 18.3% |
| Wolverton | 145 | 95.4% | 19.7% |
| Akron Township (Wilkin County) | 135 | 86.0% | 9.3% |
| Mitchell Township | 113 | 74.4% | 7.7% |
| Foxhome | 110 | 60.2% | 0.0% |
| Connelly Township | 105 | 42.7% | 9.3% |
| Roberts Township | 104 | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Deerhorn Township | 97 | 46.9% | 3.1% |
| Wolverton Township | 79 | 72.0% | 15.0% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wilkin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone County | 3 | 10.0 | −0.1 |
| Benton County | 18 | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| Meeker County | 11 | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| Lyon County | 11 | 9.8 | −0.3 |
| Isanti County | 18 | 10.4 | +0.4 |
| Roseau County | 7 | 9.7 | −0.4 |
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 Wilkin County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Wilkin County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Wilkin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Wilkin 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 Wilkin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Wilkin 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 — Wilkin County, Minnesota
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