Electricians in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County, New York has 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.1 across New York.
Herkimer County ranks 47 of 60 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,696 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Electricians in Herkimer County: businesses and jobs
| Herkimer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 5,232 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 46 | 54,886 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,700,000 | $4,414,444,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Herkimer County
| Herkimer County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 39.2% (±2.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±0.5 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 39.2% (±2.2 points) in Herkimer County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±0.5 points) in Herkimer County, lower than across New York (5.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.2% (±0.8 points) in Herkimer County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Places in Herkimer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of German Flatts | 12,134 | 89.5% | 29.2% |
| Town of Herkimer | 9,534 | 85.2% | 40.4% |
| Village of Ilion | 7,593 | 96.3% | 33.8% |
| Village of Herkimer | 7,566 | 86.6% | 47.4% |
| Town of Frankfort | 6,931 | 74.1% | 16.0% |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | 95.2% | 34.4% |
| Town of Schuyler | 3,280 | 42.2% | 17.2% |
| Town of Manheim | 3,058 | 80.6% | 26.7% |
| Village of Mohawk | 2,520 | 93.9% | 28.3% |
| Village of Frankfort | 2,503 | 84.9% | 24.3% |
| Town of Russia | 2,272 | 74.1% | 10.3% |
| Town of Salisbury | 1,933 | 63.4% | 8.6% |
| Town of Winfield | 1,874 | 64.3% | 19.8% |
| Village of Dolgeville | 1,874 | 87.5% | 40.4% |
| Town of Fairfield | 1,801 | 60.7% | 6.0% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Herkimer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego County | 17 | 3.1 | +0.0 |
| Yates County | 4 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Bronx County | 168 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Clinton County | 12 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 9 | 2.9 | −0.2 |
| Tompkins County | 14 | 2.9 | −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 Herkimer County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Herkimer County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Herkimer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Herkimer 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 — Herkimer County, New York
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