Electricians in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County, New York has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 33 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Cortland County ranks 53 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,455 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 33
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Electricians in Cortland County: businesses and jobs
| Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 33 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,533,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Cortland County
| Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.2% (±2.3 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 18.0% (±1.7 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.2% (±2.3 points) in Cortland County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.0% (±0.7 points) in Cortland County, lower than across New York (5.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 18.0% (±1.7 points) in Cortland County, higher than across New York (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.7% (±0.7 points) in Cortland County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Cortland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | 17,450 | 85.5% | 54.1% |
| Town of Cortlandville | 8,279 | 77.1% | 25.6% |
| Town of Homer | 6,178 | 74.1% | 25.4% |
| Village of Homer | 3,114 | 90.9% | 31.4% |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | 78.4% | 44.4% |
| Town of Virgil | 2,525 | 53.9% | 16.7% |
| Town of Marathon | 2,042 | 67.7% | 24.8% |
| Town of Preble | 1,150 | 72.6% | 14.0% |
| Town of Scott | 1,082 | 62.1% | 9.3% |
| Town of Truxton | 1,077 | 58.6% | 11.9% |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | 74.7% | 10.0% |
| Town of Cincinnatus | 998 | 76.4% | 27.8% |
| Town of Harford | 980 | 53.3% | 24.4% |
| Village of McGraw | 974 | 93.2% | 29.1% |
| Village of Marathon | 952 | 82.6% | 43.3% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cortland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence County | 15 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Tompkins County | 14 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Madison County | 9 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Chemung County | 11 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Bronx County | 168 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Yates County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
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 Cortland County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Cortland County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Cortland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Cortland 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 Cortland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Cortland 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 — Cortland County, New York
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