Electricians in Craven County, North Carolina
Craven County, North Carolina has 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 115 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.3 across North Carolina.
Craven County ranks 79 of 88 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,043 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, electricians earn a median of $54,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 21
- Their employees
- 115
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.3
Electricians in Craven County: businesses and jobs
| Craven County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 3,089 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 115 | 31,006 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $5,410,000 | $1,947,407,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Craven County
| Craven County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 75.3% (±1.8 points) | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.5% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 75.3% (±1.8 points) in Craven County, higher than across North Carolina (65.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.5% (±0.7 points) in Craven County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Places in Craven County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 32,734 | 35.3% | 40.3% |
| Havelock | 17,691 | 34.4% | 58.7% |
| James City | 4,789 | 34.5% | 14.9% |
| Trent Woods | 4,032 | 58.0% | 8.6% |
| Brices Creek | 3,415 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | 6.7% | 11.1% |
| River Bend | 2,874 | 34.6% | 13.6% |
| Neuse Forest | 2,671 | 37.8% | 20.0% |
| Cherry Branch | 1,684 | 0.0% | 14.1% |
| Vanceboro | 1,030 | 45.2% | 53.5% |
| Cove City | 504 | 44.7% | 34.7% |
| Bridgeton | 427 | 47.6% | 27.7% |
| Dover | 404 | 66.3% | 40.3% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Craven County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 8 | 4.3 | +0.0 |
| Cleveland County | 19 | 4.3 | −0.0 |
| Robeson County | 21 | 4.3 | −0.1 |
| Surry County | 15 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Vance County | 8 | 4.1 | −0.2 |
| Pamlico County | 3 | 4.1 | −0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in North Carolina
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 Craven County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Craven County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Craven County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Craven County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, electricians earn a median of $54,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Craven County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Craven 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 North Carolina (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 — Craven County, North Carolina
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