Electricians in Dawson County, Nebraska
Dawson County, Nebraska has 8 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 62 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Nebraska.
Dawson County ranks 39 of 51 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,355 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, electricians earn a median of $60,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 62
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.0
Electricians in Dawson County: businesses and jobs
| Dawson County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 668 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 62 | 8,766 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $3,432,000 | $567,983,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.0 | 7.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Dawson County
| Dawson County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.9% (±2.8 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±1.1 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 48.1% (±3.2 points) | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 21.9% (±2.8 points) in Dawson County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±1.1 points) in Dawson County, lower than across Nebraska (9.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 48.1% (±3.2 points) in Dawson County, higher than across Nebraska (31.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.9% (±1.9 points) in Dawson County, lower than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Places in Dawson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,862 | 62.1% | 42.6% |
| Cozad | 3,937 | 71.2% | 35.2% |
| Gothenburg | 3,452 | 70.5% | 25.1% |
| Overton | 689 | 87.0% | 21.4% |
| Sumner | 353 | 69.9% | 35.2% |
| Farnam | 257 | 75.7% | 32.9% |
| Eddyville | 125 | 63.7% | 1.6% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dawson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward County | 6 | 8.3 | +0.3 |
| Gage County | 8 | 7.7 | −0.3 |
| Dakota County | 6 | 7.7 | −0.3 |
| Cass County | 10 | 8.4 | +0.4 |
| Colfax County | 3 | 7.5 | −0.5 |
| Richardson County | 3 | 7.4 | −0.7 |
Licenses for electricians in Nebraska
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 Dawson County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Dawson County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Dawson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Dawson County?
Pay is published by state: across Nebraska, electricians earn a median of $60,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Dawson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Dawson 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 Nebraska (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 — Dawson County, Nebraska
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