Electricians in Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County, Montana has 66 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 506 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.4 across Montana.
Yellowstone County ranks 18 of 27 counties in Montana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,520 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
- 66
- Their employees
- 506
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.9
Electricians in Yellowstone County: businesses and jobs
| Yellowstone County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 66 | 549 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 506 | 3,874 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $35,683,000 | $267,518,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.9 | 10.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Yellowstone County
| Yellowstone County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.0% (±0.8 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% (±1.0 points) | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 22.2% (±1.4 points) | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.0% (±0.8 points) in Yellowstone County, lower than across Montana (12.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 12.8% (±1.0 points) in Yellowstone County, higher than across Montana (11.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 22.2% (±1.4 points) in Yellowstone County, lower than across Montana (27.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.1% (±0.7 points) in Yellowstone County, higher than across Montana (4.2%).
Places in Yellowstone County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 119,434 | 50.3% | 35.2% |
| Laurel | 7,215 | 62.9% | 41.3% |
| Lockwood | 7,181 | 50.9% | 24.2% |
| Broadview | 175 | 52.9% | 13.4% |
Counties in Montana with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Yellowstone County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 10 | 9.1 | +0.2 |
| Valley County | 4 | 9.4 | +0.5 |
| Hill County | 6 | 8.3 | −0.6 |
| Missoula County | 55 | 9.7 | +0.8 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 36 | 10.6 | +1.7 |
| Richland County | 4 | 7.1 | −1.8 |
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 Yellowstone County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Yellowstone County?
The Census Bureau counts 66 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Yellowstone County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Montana, and a city or county in Yellowstone 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 — Yellowstone County, Montana
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