Electricians in Clinton County, New York
Clinton County, New York has 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 94 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Clinton County ranks 45 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $80,298 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 94
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Electricians in Clinton County: businesses and jobs
| Clinton County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 94 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $7,548,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Clinton County
| Clinton County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.8% (±1.6 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% (±1.1 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 34.5% (±1.4 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.8% (±0.7 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 20.8% (±1.6 points) in Clinton County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.6% (±1.1 points) in Clinton County, higher than across New York (5.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 34.5% (±1.4 points) in Clinton County, higher than across New York (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.8% (±0.7 points) in Clinton County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Clinton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | 69.3% | 62.1% |
| Town of Plattsburgh | 11,830 | 50.0% | 23.9% |
| Town of Peru | 6,710 | 54.5% | 17.3% |
| Town of Champlain | 5,667 | 74.9% | 32.5% |
| Town of Beekmantown | 5,439 | 39.6% | 14.5% |
| Town of Schuyler Falls | 4,851 | 51.2% | 9.8% |
| Town of Chazy | 4,071 | 43.6% | 17.1% |
| Town of Saranac | 3,822 | 54.3% | 9.8% |
| Town of Mooers | 3,439 | 36.7% | 8.5% |
| Town of Dannemora | 3,307 | 70.0% | 25.0% |
| Town of Au Sable | 3,156 | 55.1% | 23.2% |
| Village of Dannemora | 2,684 | 79.6% | 18.1% |
| Keeseville | 2,570 | 77.7% | 26.1% |
| Town of Altona | 2,490 | 50.7% | 22.3% |
| Village of Rouses Point | 2,414 | 81.0% | 41.3% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Clinton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego County | 17 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Herkimer County | 10 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Livingston County | 9 | 3.3 | +0.1 |
| Yates County | 4 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Bronx County | 168 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Madison County | 9 | 2.9 | −0.3 |
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 Clinton County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Clinton County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Clinton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Clinton 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 Clinton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Clinton 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 — Clinton County, New York
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