Electricians in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 55 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Nebraska.
Merrick County ranks 8 of 51 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $103,945 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 55
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.7
Electricians in Merrick County: businesses and jobs
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 668 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 55 | 8,766 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $5,717,000 | $567,983,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.7 | 7.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Merrick County
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.0% (±4.6 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 46.1% (±4.8 points) | 31.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.0% (±4.6 points) in Merrick County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 46.1% (±4.8 points) in Merrick County, higher than across Nebraska (31.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.9 points) in Merrick County, lower than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Places in Merrick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 3,061 | 66.7% | 26.1% |
| Vieregg Township | 983 | 39.3% | 8.0% |
| Clarksville Township | 671 | 55.4% | 7.5% |
| Loup Township (Merrick County) | 614 | 83.8% | 17.4% |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 590 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Silver Creek Township (Merrick County) | 567 | 89.1% | 16.2% |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 513 | 69.2% | 14.2% |
| Palmer | 403 | 82.3% | 19.2% |
| Silver Creek | 341 | 90.0% | 22.9% |
| Clarks | 330 | 81.1% | 12.8% |
| Chapman | 290 | 78.9% | 21.2% |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 249 | 57.9% | 4.3% |
| Mead Township | 191 | 88.9% | 22.2% |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 181 | 72.1% | 18.6% |
| Prairie Island Township | 57 | 51.4% | 0.0% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Merrick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | 7 | 17.3 | +0.7 |
| Thayer County | 4 | 16.0 | −0.7 |
| Pierce County | 5 | 15.9 | −0.7 |
| Nuckolls County | 4 | 18.0 | +1.3 |
| Brown County | 3 | 18.1 | +1.4 |
| Holt County | 7 | 14.3 | −2.4 |
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 Merrick County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Merrick County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Merrick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Merrick 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 Merrick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Merrick 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 — Merrick County, Nebraska
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