Electricians in Wells County, North Dakota
Wells County, North Dakota has 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 3 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.8 across North Dakota.
Wells County ranks 11 of 23 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,333 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 3
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.6
Electricians in Wells County: businesses and jobs
| Wells County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 371 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 3 | 4,121 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $103,000 | $385,502,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.6 | 9.8 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wells County
| Wells County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% (±2.2 points) | 18.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 43.8% (±5.0 points) | 40.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 16.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.8% (±3.5 points) in Wells County, higher than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.7% (±2.2 points) in Wells County, lower than across North Dakota (18.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.4% (±0.5 points) in Wells County, lower than across North Dakota (16.1%).
Places in Wells County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 1,679 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| Fessenden | 433 | 89.3% | 22.5% |
| Forward Township | 217 | 39.3% | 0.0% |
| Western Township | 126 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Sykeston | 114 | 95.1% | 28.8% |
| Wells Township | 106 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Bowdon | 90 | 89.2% | 10.0% |
| Manfred Township | 85 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Fram Township | 83 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Norway Lake Township | 75 | 62.8% | 17.1% |
| West Norway Township | 73 | 93.5% | 0.0% |
| Woodward Township | 68 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Cathay Township | 60 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
| Berlin Township (Wells County) | 59 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| South Cottonwood Township | 57 | 77.8% | 7.4% |
Counties in North Dakota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wells County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traill County | 5 | 13.6 | +0.1 |
| Stark County | 23 | 14.8 | +1.2 |
| Bottineau County | 6 | 15.2 | +1.6 |
| McKenzie County | 12 | 15.5 | +1.9 |
| Walsh County | 6 | 11.6 | −2.0 |
| Ward County | 37 | 11.4 | −2.2 |
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 Wells County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Wells County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Wells County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Wells 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 Wells County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in Wells 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 — Wells County, North Dakota
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