Electricians in Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County, New York has 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 228 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Chautauqua County ranks 43 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,904 per employee a year.
Across New York, electricians earn a median of $77,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 23
- Their employees
- 228
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.5
Electricians in Chautauqua County: businesses and jobs
| Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 228 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $17,534,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.5 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Chautauqua County
| Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 39.5% (±1.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% (±0.4 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 15.6% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.3% (±0.5 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 39.5% (±1.4 points) in Chautauqua County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.8% (±0.4 points) in Chautauqua County, lower than across New York (5.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.3% (±0.5 points) in Chautauqua County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Chautauqua County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 28,188 | 92.1% | 50.7% |
| Town of Pomfret | 12,795 | 73.6% | 36.9% |
| Dunkirk | 12,549 | 90.0% | 41.5% |
| Village of Fredonia | 9,467 | 74.8% | 46.4% |
| Town of Ellicott | 8,659 | 79.9% | 28.1% |
| Town of Busti | 7,452 | 72.4% | 27.3% |
| Town of Hanover | 6,882 | 78.0% | 19.3% |
| Town of Westfield | 4,474 | 80.5% | 28.7% |
| Town of Ellery | 4,073 | 67.6% | 10.5% |
| Town of Chautauqua | 3,965 | 68.5% | 19.2% |
| Town of Portland | 3,924 | 78.0% | 22.5% |
| Town of Carroll | 3,417 | 69.7% | 13.5% |
| Village of Westfield | 3,185 | 89.6% | 34.2% |
| Village of Lakewood | 2,957 | 76.7% | 35.6% |
| Village of Silver Creek | 2,604 | 94.3% | 31.8% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chautauqua County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 9 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Onondaga County | 75 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Livingston County | 9 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Broome County | 34 | 3.6 | +0.2 |
| Erie County | 162 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
| Seneca County | 6 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in New York
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 Chautauqua County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Chautauqua County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Chautauqua County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Chautauqua County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, electricians earn a median of $77,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Chautauqua County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Chautauqua 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 York (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 — Chautauqua County, New York
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