Electricians in Barnes County, North Dakota
Barnes County, North Dakota has 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.8 across North Dakota.
Barnes County ranks 5 of 23 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,793 per employee a year.
Across North Dakota, electricians earn a median of $65,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.5
Electricians in Barnes County: businesses and jobs
| Barnes County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 371 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 29 | 4,121 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,879,000 | $385,502,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.5 | 9.8 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Barnes County
| Barnes County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 29.6% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.8% (±2.3 points) | 18.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 46.9% (±4.0 points) | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.7% (±3.0 points) | 16.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 29.6% (±3.5 points) in Barnes County, higher than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.8% (±2.3 points) in Barnes County, lower than across North Dakota (18.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 46.9% (±4.0 points) in Barnes County, higher than across North Dakota (40.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.7% (±3.0 points) in Barnes County, lower than across North Dakota (16.1%).
Places in Barnes County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 6,541 | 71.1% | 44.5% |
| Valley Township (Barnes County) | 589 | 79.1% | 4.4% |
| Oriska | 231 | 74.0% | 13.0% |
| Hobart Township | 187 | 14.9% | 2.8% |
| Litchville | 185 | 68.4% | 9.5% |
| Fingal | 174 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Wimbledon | 159 | 56.9% | 16.3% |
| Meadow Lake Township | 155 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Ellsbury Township | 144 | 97.9% | 0.0% |
| Green Township | 137 | 30.4% | 0.0% |
| Marsh Township | 123 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Greenland Township | 120 | 34.6% | 0.0% |
| Pierce Township | 114 | 51.1% | 0.0% |
| Dazey Township | 104 | 87.5% | 0.0% |
| Sanborn | 103 | 79.9% | 16.3% |
Counties in North Dakota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Barnes County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | 13 | 17.3 | −0.3 |
| McKenzie County | 12 | 15.5 | −2.1 |
| Bottineau County | 6 | 15.2 | −2.4 |
| Stark County | 23 | 14.8 | −2.7 |
| Traill County | 5 | 13.6 | −3.9 |
| Wells County | 3 | 13.6 | −4.0 |
Licenses for electricians in North Dakota
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 Barnes County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Barnes County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Barnes County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Barnes County?
Pay is published by state: across North Dakota, electricians earn a median of $65,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Barnes County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in Barnes 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 Dakota (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 — Barnes County, North Dakota
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