Electricians in Elko County, Nevada
Elko County, Nevada has 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 91 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Nevada.
Elko County ranks 7 of 9 counties in Nevada for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $87,879 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 91
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.9
Electricians in Elko County: businesses and jobs
| Elko County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 710 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 91 | 13,039 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $7,997,000 | $1,011,844,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Elko County
| Elko County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.9% (±2.1 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 30.7% (±3.1 points) | 34.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.7% (±0.9 points) in Elko County, higher than across Nevada (1.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 30.7% (±3.1 points) in Elko County, lower than across Nevada (34.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±1.1 points) in Elko County, lower than across Nevada (10.5%).
Places in Elko County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,696 | 32.4% | 37.4% |
| Spring Creek | 14,739 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| West Wendover | 4,514 | 10.7% | 43.8% |
| Carlin | 2,088 | 51.6% | 32.5% |
| Jackpot | 1,415 | 21.8% | 64.8% |
| Wells | 1,352 | 45.8% | 34.1% |
| Osino | 1,341 | 13.2% | 37.4% |
Counties in Nevada with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Elko County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nye County | 16 | 6.3 | +0.5 |
| Churchill County | 7 | 6.4 | +0.5 |
| Humboldt County | 5 | 6.4 | +0.6 |
| Lyon County | 13 | 5.1 | −0.8 |
| Clark County | 455 | 4.8 | −1.1 |
| Carson City | 18 | 7.2 | +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 Elko County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Elko County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Elko County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Elko County?
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 Elko County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nevada, and a city or county in Elko 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 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 — Elko County, Nevada
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