Electricians in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada has 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 112 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Nevada.
Carson City ranks 3 of 9 counties in Nevada for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,196 per employee a year.
Across Nevada, electricians earn a median of $64,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 112
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Electricians in Carson City: businesses and jobs
| Carson City | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 710 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 112 | 13,039 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $5,062,000 | $1,011,844,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Carson City
| Carson City | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% (±0.7 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.4% (±1.8 points) | 34.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.5% (±1.5 points) | 10.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.3% (±0.7 points) in Carson City, higher than across Nevada (1.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.8% (±0.7 points) in Carson City, lower than across Nevada (12.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 19.4% (±1.8 points) in Carson City, lower than across Nevada (34.7%).
Places in Carson City
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 58,384 | 48.6% | 37.7% |
Counties in Nevada with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Carson City, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 157 | 7.2 | +0.0 |
| Douglas County | 19 | 7.7 | +0.5 |
| Humboldt County | 5 | 6.4 | −0.7 |
| Churchill County | 7 | 6.4 | −0.8 |
| Nye County | 16 | 6.3 | −0.8 |
| Elko County | 13 | 5.9 | −1.3 |
Licenses for electricians in Nevada
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 Carson City
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Carson City?
The Census Bureau counts 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Carson City (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Carson City?
Pay is published by state: across Nevada, electricians earn a median of $64,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Carson City?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nevada, and a city or county in Carson City 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 Nevada (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 — Carson City, Nevada
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