Electricians in Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County, New Mexico has 28 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 591 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across New Mexico.
Lea County ranks 1 of 25 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $89,000 per employee a year.
Across New Mexico, electricians earn a median of $56,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 28
- Their employees
- 591
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.9
Electricians in Lea County: businesses and jobs
| Lea County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 604 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 591 | 6,729 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $52,599,000 | $478,103,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.9 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Lea County
| Lea County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.1% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.0% (±2.0 points) | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 51.6% (±3.0 points) | 23.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.1% (±1.0 points) in Lea County, lower than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 14.0% (±2.0 points) in Lea County, higher than across New Mexico (8.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 51.6% (±3.0 points) in Lea County, higher than across New Mexico (23.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.4% (±1.1 points) in Lea County, lower than across New Mexico (4.9%).
Places in Lea County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 40,252 | 50.4% | 34.0% |
| Lovington | 11,498 | 68.9% | 27.1% |
| North Hobbs | 6,034 | 32.9% | 14.4% |
| Eunice | 3,015 | 60.4% | 28.8% |
| Jal | 2,364 | 76.0% | 27.5% |
| Tatum | 598 | 56.8% | 25.2% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lea County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy County | 24 | 8.9 | −0.9 |
| San Juan County | 42 | 8.7 | −1.2 |
| Taos County | 17 | 8.0 | −1.9 |
| Rio Arriba County | 15 | 7.6 | −2.3 |
| Grant County | 11 | 7.5 | −2.4 |
| Valencia County | 22 | 7.2 | −2.7 |
Licenses for electricians in New Mexico
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 Lea County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Lea County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Lea County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Lea County?
Pay is published by state: across New Mexico, electricians earn a median of $56,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Lea County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Lea 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 Mexico (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 — Lea County, New Mexico
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