Electricians in Burlington County, New Jersey
Burlington County, New Jersey has 108 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 883 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across New Jersey.
Burlington County ranks 13 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,599 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, electricians earn a median of $73,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 108
- Their employees
- 883
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.8
Electricians in Burlington County: businesses and jobs
| Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 108 | 2,641 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 883 | 25,291 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $76,467,000 | $2,079,903,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.8 | 7.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Burlington County
| Burlington County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.3% (±0.4 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% (±0.4 points) | 6.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.3% (±0.8 points) | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.4 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.3% (±0.4 points) in Burlington County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.3% (±0.4 points) in Burlington County, lower than across New Jersey (6.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 19.3% (±0.8 points) in Burlington County, higher than across New Jersey (16.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.7% (±0.4 points) in Burlington County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Burlington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham Township | 48,179 | 33.7% | 27.8% |
| Mount Laurel Township | 46,026 | 28.5% | 23.0% |
| Willingboro Township | 32,103 | 89.9% | 15.7% |
| Pemberton Township | 27,030 | 70.7% | 26.7% |
| Medford Township | 24,812 | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Burlington Township | 24,127 | 43.7% | 23.0% |
| Moorestown Township | 21,548 | 62.1% | 18.7% |
| Maple Shade Township | 20,076 | 83.2% | 51.0% |
| Delran Township | 18,148 | 63.2% | 26.0% |
| Cinnaminson Township | 17,415 | 65.9% | 15.4% |
| Moorestown-Lenola | 14,625 | 78.7% | 20.9% |
| Florence Township | 12,935 | 63.1% | 17.8% |
| Lumberton Township | 12,882 | 33.5% | 26.8% |
| Bordentown Township | 12,120 | 47.9% | 32.5% |
| Marlton | 10,922 | 59.6% | 44.3% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Burlington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 191 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| Camden County | 111 | 5.2 | −0.6 |
| Atlantic County | 66 | 5.0 | −0.8 |
| Gloucester County | 78 | 6.6 | +0.8 |
| Mercer County | 74 | 4.9 | −0.9 |
| Cumberland County | 28 | 4.9 | −0.9 |
Licenses for electricians in New Jersey
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 Burlington County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Burlington County?
The Census Bureau counts 108 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Burlington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Burlington County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, electricians earn a median of $73,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Burlington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Burlington 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 Jersey (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 — Burlington County, New Jersey
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