Electricians in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County, New Hampshire has 45 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 241 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.5 across New Hampshire.
Belknap County ranks 3 of 10 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,286 per employee a year.
Across New Hampshire, electricians earn a median of $61,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 45
- Their employees
- 241
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.5
Electricians in Belknap County: businesses and jobs
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 45 | 682 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 241 | 4,473 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $19,108,000 | $328,626,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.5 | 10.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Belknap County
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.7% (±1.5 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% (±0.9 points) | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 8.7% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.7% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.7% (±1.5 points) in Belknap County, lower than across New Hampshire (18.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 8.7% (±1.4 points) in Belknap County, lower than across New Hampshire (11.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.7 points) in Belknap County, lower than across New Hampshire (7.7%).
Places in Belknap County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 17,085 | 58.4% | 35.8% |
| Gilford | 7,830 | 44.6% | 6.9% |
| Belmont | 7,392 | 41.7% | 17.9% |
| Meredith | 6,758 | 59.6% | 24.2% |
| Alton | 5,994 | 58.2% | 6.3% |
| Barnstead | 4,994 | 38.2% | 6.4% |
| Tilton | 4,063 | 67.3% | 33.3% |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | 48.6% | 0.8% |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | 81.1% | 49.2% |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | 37.5% | 14.1% |
| Meredith (community) | 2,617 | 61.3% | 43.4% |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | 36.6% | 12.3% |
| Belmont (community) | 1,378 | 57.6% | 20.2% |
| Center Harbor | 955 | 46.3% | 9.0% |
Counties in New Hampshire with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Belknap County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 156 | 11.3 | −0.2 |
| Strafford County | 67 | 11.8 | +0.3 |
| Merrimack County | 85 | 12.8 | +1.2 |
| Hillsborough County | 182 | 10.2 | −1.3 |
| Cheshire County | 36 | 10.0 | −1.5 |
| Sullivan County | 22 | 10.0 | −1.5 |
Licenses for electricians in New Hampshire
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 Belknap County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Belknap County?
The Census Bureau counts 45 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Belknap County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Belknap County?
Pay is published by state: across New Hampshire, electricians earn a median of $61,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Belknap County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Belknap 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 New Hampshire (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 — Belknap County, New Hampshire
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