Electricians in Richland County, North Dakota
Richland County, North Dakota has 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 69 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 17.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.8 across North Dakota.
Richland County ranks 6 of 23 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,710 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 69
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 17.3
Electricians in Richland County: businesses and jobs
| Richland County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 371 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 69 | 4,121 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $4,120,000 | $385,502,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 17.3 | 9.8 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Richland County
| Richland County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.6% (±2.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 18.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 47.5% (±3.0 points) | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.6% (±2.2 points) in Richland County, higher than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.5% (±2.0 points) in Richland County, lower than across North Dakota (18.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 47.5% (±3.0 points) in Richland County, higher than across North Dakota (40.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.4% (±1.8 points) in Richland County, lower than across North Dakota (16.1%).
Places in Richland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | 8,010 | 63.8% | 54.6% |
| Hankinson | 804 | 81.7% | 9.3% |
| Lidgerwood | 719 | 86.2% | 23.5% |
| Wyndmere | 509 | 79.8% | 12.6% |
| Walcott Township | 431 | 64.4% | 0.0% |
| Dwight Township | 430 | 51.4% | 4.1% |
| Abercrombie Township | 401 | 28.1% | 5.0% |
| Center Township | 324 | 66.5% | 0.0% |
| Fairmount | 292 | 79.3% | 9.7% |
| Colfax | 272 | 62.7% | 3.0% |
| Walcott | 272 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| Barrie Township | 262 | 42.7% | 0.0% |
| Christine | 255 | 39.5% | 3.7% |
| Abercrombie | 232 | 60.5% | 4.8% |
| Summit Township | 202 | 77.9% | 0.0% |
Counties in North Dakota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Richland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes County | 10 | 17.5 | +0.3 |
| McKenzie County | 12 | 15.5 | −1.8 |
| Bottineau County | 6 | 15.2 | −2.1 |
| Stark County | 23 | 14.8 | −2.4 |
| Traill County | 5 | 13.6 | −3.6 |
| Wells County | 3 | 13.6 | −3.7 |
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 Richland County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Richland County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Richland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Richland 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 Richland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in Richland 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 — Richland County, North Dakota
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