Electricians in Greene County, New York
Greene County, New York has 16 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 60 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Greene County ranks 17 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,667 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 60
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.5
Electricians in Greene County: businesses and jobs
| Greene County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 60 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $3,220,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.5 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Greene County
| Greene County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% (±0.6 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 16.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.5% (±0.4 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.5% (±1.5 points) in Greene County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.7% (±0.6 points) in Greene County, lower than across New York (5.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.5% (±0.4 points) in Greene County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Greene County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Catskill | 11,321 | 79.9% | 31.9% |
| Town of Coxsackie | 7,776 | 54.0% | 26.0% |
| Town of Cairo | 6,700 | 62.1% | 24.8% |
| Town of Athens | 3,936 | 64.5% | 15.3% |
| Village of Catskill | 3,779 | 92.4% | 43.9% |
| Town of Greenville (Greene County) | 3,761 | 53.8% | 20.8% |
| Town of New Baltimore | 3,199 | 55.4% | 9.7% |
| Town of Hunter | 3,042 | 67.1% | 34.3% |
| Village of Coxsackie | 2,737 | 80.2% | 37.4% |
| Town of Durham | 2,641 | 58.5% | 8.0% |
| Village of Athens | 1,943 | 71.6% | 23.9% |
| Cairo (community) | 1,660 | 86.3% | 46.0% |
| Town of Windham | 1,432 | 33.7% | 11.0% |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | 78.4% | 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 Greene County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | 10 | 5.5 | −0.0 |
| Kings County | 593 | 5.4 | −0.1 |
| Chenango County | 13 | 5.3 | −0.2 |
| Montgomery County | 12 | 5.2 | −0.3 |
| Ontario County | 31 | 5.8 | +0.3 |
| Wayne County | 25 | 5.9 | +0.4 |
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 Greene County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Greene County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Greene County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Greene 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 Greene County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Greene 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 — Greene County, New York
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