Electricians in St. Charles County, Missouri
St. Charles County, Missouri has 81 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,074 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Missouri.
St. Charles County ranks 33 of 69 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,087 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, electricians earn a median of $70,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 81
- Their employees
- 1,074
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Electricians in St. Charles County: businesses and jobs
| St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 81 | 1,282 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,074 | 18,264 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $69,903,000 | $1,445,614,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in St. Charles County
| St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.2% (±0.3 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.4% (±0.6 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 29.9% (±0.8 points) | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.2% (±0.3 points) in St. Charles County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 14.4% (±0.6 points) in St. Charles County, higher than across Missouri (8.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 29.9% (±0.8 points) in St. Charles County, lower than across Missouri (38.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.4% (±0.4 points) in St. Charles County, lower than across Missouri (5.8%).
Places in St. Charles County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | 9.2% | 19.0% |
| St. Charles | 71,508 | 38.4% | 32.0% |
| St. Peters | 59,092 | 25.2% | 21.0% |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | 19.4% | 24.4% |
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Cottleville | 5,937 | 1.8% | 19.4% |
| Weldon Spring | 5,310 | 4.0% | 16.6% |
| St. Paul | 3,456 | 13.1% | 1.3% |
| Foristell | 1,096 | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| Josephville | 664 | 43.3% | 21.0% |
| Flint Hill | 583 | 18.0% | 27.8% |
| West Alton | 467 | 92.7% | 14.3% |
| New Melle | 452 | 16.0% | 7.4% |
| Portage Des Sioux | 340 | 76.3% | 17.1% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Charles County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moniteau County | 3 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Jackson County | 162 | 4.8 | −0.0 |
| Wayne County | 3 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
| Wright County | 4 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Lafayette County | 7 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
| Jasper County | 25 | 4.6 | −0.3 |
Licenses for electricians in Missouri
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 St. Charles County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in St. Charles County?
The Census Bureau counts 81 electrical contractor businesses with employees in St. Charles County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in St. Charles County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, electricians earn a median of $70,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in St. Charles County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in St. Charles 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 Missouri (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 — St. Charles County, Missouri
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