Electricians in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska has 157 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 3,907 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Nebraska.
Douglas County ranks 49 of 51 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,389 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
- 157
- Their employees
- 3,907
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Electricians in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 157 | 668 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 3,907 | 8,766 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $267,195,000 | $567,983,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 7.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% (±0.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 25.3% (±0.6 points) | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.8% (±0.4 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 15.6% (±0.5 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 11.0% (±0.4 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Nebraska (9.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 25.3% (±0.6 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Nebraska (31.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.8% (±0.4 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 488,837 | 60.9% | 42.6% |
| Ralston | 6,472 | 67.0% | 36.7% |
| Valley | 3,174 | 48.6% | 26.0% |
| Bennington | 2,366 | 28.7% | 30.0% |
| Waterloo | 990 | 42.0% | 28.9% |
| Boys Town | 809 | 65.5% | 100.0% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County | 16 | 6.3 | +0.0 |
| Lincoln County | 11 | 6.6 | +0.4 |
| Saline County | 4 | 6.9 | +0.7 |
| Sarpy County | 53 | 6.9 | +0.7 |
| Keith County | 3 | 5.5 | −0.7 |
| Lancaster County | 102 | 7.3 | +1.0 |
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 Douglas County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 157 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Douglas 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 — Douglas County, Nebraska
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