Electricians in Valencia County, New Mexico
Valencia County, New Mexico has 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 114 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across New Mexico.
Valencia County ranks 7 of 25 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,246 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
- 22
- Their employees
- 114
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Electricians in Valencia County: businesses and jobs
| Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 604 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 114 | 6,729 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $7,210,000 | $478,103,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Valencia County
| Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.5% (±1.0 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% (±1.1 points) | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 12.4% (±1.5 points) | 23.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.7% (±1.1 points) in Valencia County, lower than across New Mexico (8.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 12.4% (±1.5 points) in Valencia County, lower than across New Mexico (23.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.5% (±0.8 points) in Valencia County, lower than across New Mexico (4.9%).
Places in Valencia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 18,618 | 18.8% | 24.0% |
| Belen | 7,450 | 52.3% | 26.8% |
| El Cerro Mission | 5,323 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Rio Communities | 4,925 | 41.5% | 24.1% |
| Los Chaves | 4,838 | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Meadow Lake | 4,259 | 20.8% | 17.2% |
| Bosque Farms | 4,071 | 54.8% | 10.9% |
| Peralta | 3,404 | 51.1% | 17.0% |
| El Cerro | 2,923 | 39.2% | 5.5% |
| Valencia | 2,406 | 45.3% | 8.8% |
| Jarales | 2,144 | 31.6% | 4.9% |
| Tome | 1,723 | 33.0% | 12.0% |
| Las Maravillas | 1,594 | 0.9% | 6.4% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Valencia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 215 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Roosevelt County | 6 | 7.0 | −0.2 |
| Grant County | 11 | 7.5 | +0.3 |
| Rio Arriba County | 15 | 7.6 | +0.4 |
| San Miguel County | 10 | 6.7 | −0.4 |
| Santa Fe County | 52 | 6.6 | −0.6 |
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 Valencia County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Valencia County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Valencia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Valencia 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 Valencia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Valencia 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 — Valencia County, New Mexico
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