Electricians in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County, New Jersey has 245 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 3,048 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across New Jersey.
Monmouth County ranks 6 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $84,773 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
- 245
- Their employees
- 3,048
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.1
Electricians in Monmouth County: businesses and jobs
| Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 245 | 2,641 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 3,048 | 25,291 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $258,389,000 | $2,079,903,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.1 | 7.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Monmouth County
| Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% (±0.5 points) | 6.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 12.9% (±0.5 points) | 16.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.3% (±0.4 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.5% (±0.5 points) in Monmouth County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 12.9% (±0.5 points) in Monmouth County, lower than across New Jersey (16.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.3% (±0.4 points) in Monmouth County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Places in Monmouth County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Township | 66,883 | 65.9% | 14.3% |
| Howell Township | 53,926 | 35.8% | 11.2% |
| Marlboro Township | 41,648 | 31.4% | 6.9% |
| Manalapan Township | 40,693 | 39.1% | 10.3% |
| Freehold Township | 35,651 | 42.2% | 16.3% |
| Long Branch | 32,530 | 61.1% | 57.5% |
| Neptune Township | 28,265 | 68.9% | 29.8% |
| Ocean Township (Monmouth County) | 27,896 | 61.7% | 37.3% |
| Wall Township | 26,541 | 55.3% | 16.6% |
| Hazlet Township | 20,470 | 78.2% | 11.1% |
| Tinton Falls Borough | 19,361 | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| Aberdeen Township | 19,332 | 59.8% | 27.5% |
| Holmdel Township | 17,436 | 38.8% | 8.4% |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | 70.3% | 72.3% |
| West Freehold | 14,883 | 56.7% | 12.6% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Monmouth County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 41 | 8.8 | −0.3 |
| Bergen County | 357 | 9.7 | +0.6 |
| Ocean County | 249 | 8.4 | −0.7 |
| Passaic County | 182 | 9.8 | +0.7 |
| Union County | 161 | 7.6 | −1.5 |
| Somerset County | 99 | 7.4 | −1.7 |
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 Monmouth County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Monmouth County?
The Census Bureau counts 245 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Monmouth County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Monmouth 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 — Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Figures last updated on .