Electricians in Lincoln County, Montana
Lincoln County, Montana has 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 55 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.4 across Montana.
Lincoln County ranks 17 of 27 counties in Montana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,236 per employee a year.
Across Montana, electricians earn a median of $68,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 55
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.1
Electricians in Lincoln County: businesses and jobs
| Lincoln County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 549 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 55 | 3,874 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,433,000 | $267,518,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.1 | 10.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Lincoln County
| Lincoln County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.1% (±2.1 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.5% (±1.8 points) | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 54.3% (±3.8 points) | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.1% (±2.1 points) in Lincoln County, lower than across Montana (12.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 54.3% (±3.8 points) in Lincoln County, higher than across Montana (27.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Lincoln County, lower than across Montana (4.2%).
Places in Lincoln County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby | 3,042 | 75.2% | 43.0% |
| Eureka | 1,840 | 69.7% | 21.5% |
| Troy | 871 | 67.4% | 27.3% |
| Rexford | 134 | 67.0% | 49.3% |
Counties in Montana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lincoln County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 66 | 8.9 | −0.2 |
| Valley County | 4 | 9.4 | +0.3 |
| Missoula County | 55 | 9.7 | +0.6 |
| Hill County | 6 | 8.3 | −0.8 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 36 | 10.6 | +1.5 |
| Richland County | 4 | 7.1 | −2.0 |
Licenses for electricians in Montana
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 Lincoln County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Lincoln County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Lincoln County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Lincoln County?
Pay is published by state: across Montana, electricians earn a median of $68,980 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Lincoln County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Montana, and a city or county in Lincoln 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 Montana (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 — Lincoln County, Montana
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