Electricians in Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio has 44 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 424 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Delaware County ranks 18 of 79 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,116 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, electricians earn a median of $63,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 44
- Their employees
- 424
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Electricians in Delaware County: businesses and jobs
| Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 44 | 1,978 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 424 | 30,197 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $29,305,000 | $2,299,202,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 3.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Delaware County
| Delaware County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.8% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 18.7% (±1.1 points) | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 24.3% (±1.2 points) | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.3% (±0.7 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.8% (±0.7 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 18.7% (±1.1 points) in Delaware County, higher than across Ohio (5.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 24.3% (±1.2 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (26.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.3% (±0.7 points) in Delaware County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Delaware County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 44,589 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Orange Township (Delaware County) | 39,987 | 5.8% | 26.3% |
| Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 33,773 | 8.3% | 15.0% |
| Genoa Township | 26,510 | 11.4% | 4.1% |
| Powell | 14,451 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 11,930 | 17.9% | 7.2% |
| Berlin Township (Delaware County) | 9,975 | 11.4% | 7.5% |
| Sunbury | 8,005 | 26.8% | 27.4% |
| Berkshire Township | 5,745 | 18.7% | 13.5% |
| Harlem Township | 4,879 | 40.6% | 12.2% |
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | 4,322 | 22.4% | 5.1% |
| Scioto Township (Delaware County) | 3,979 | 27.5% | 1.5% |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 2,774 | 27.1% | 13.2% |
| Kingston Township | 2,578 | 34.4% | 5.2% |
| Porter Township (Delaware County) | 2,474 | 34.2% | 0.0% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Delaware County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 9 | 5.1 | −0.0 |
| Vinton County | 3 | 5.1 | −0.0 |
| Putnam County | 7 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Noble County | 3 | 5.2 | +0.1 |
| Seneca County | 12 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Carroll County | 7 | 5.2 | +0.1 |
Licenses for electricians in Ohio
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 Delaware County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Delaware County?
The Census Bureau counts 44 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Delaware County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Delaware County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, electricians earn a median of $63,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Delaware County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Delaware 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 Ohio (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 — Delaware County, Ohio
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