Electricians in St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County, Missouri has 167 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 5,000 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Missouri.
St. Louis County ranks 50 of 69 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $96,065 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
- 167
- Their employees
- 5,000
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Electricians in St. Louis County: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 167 | 1,282 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 5,000 | 18,264 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $480,324,000 | $1,445,614,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis County
| St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 23.4% (±0.5 points) | 38.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.3% (±0.3 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.7% (±0.3 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.5% (±0.2 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Missouri (8.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 23.4% (±0.5 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Missouri (38.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.3% (±0.3 points) in St. Louis County, higher than across Missouri (5.8%).
Places in St. Louis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant | 51,773 | 89.5% | 32.9% |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Oakville | 35,333 | 44.0% | 14.0% |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| University City | 34,685 | 85.0% | 43.8% |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | 59.0% | 15.8% |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | 70.8% | 34.0% |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | 70.2% | 22.8% |
| Maryland Heights | 27,880 | 61.5% | 43.2% |
| Hazelwood | 25,114 | 65.6% | 40.9% |
| Webster Groves | 23,712 | 80.4% | 23.9% |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | 36.8% | 12.7% |
| Affton | 19,052 | 83.2% | 19.2% |
| Creve Coeur | 18,643 | 50.6% | 39.4% |
| Concord | 18,368 | 69.3% | 14.0% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Louis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 5 | 3.7 | −0.0 |
| Lincoln County | 9 | 3.8 | +0.0 |
| Audrain County | 4 | 3.8 | +0.0 |
| Randolph County | 4 | 3.7 | −0.1 |
| Benton County | 5 | 3.7 | −0.1 |
| Texas County | 4 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
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. Louis County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in St. Louis County?
The Census Bureau counts 167 electrical contractor businesses with employees in St. Louis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in St. Louis 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. Louis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in St. Louis 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. Louis County, Missouri
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