Electricians in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 10 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Highland County ranks 52 of 79 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $94,500 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 10
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Electricians in Highland County: businesses and jobs
| Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,978 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 10 | 30,197 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $945,000 | $2,299,202,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 3.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Highland County
| Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±2.4 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% (±1.2 points) | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 46.5% (±2.6 points) | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 46.5% (±2.6 points) in Highland County, higher than across Ohio (26.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.3 points) in Highland County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Highland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Highland County) | 10,276 | 61.5% | 35.6% |
| Hillsboro | 6,527 | 65.9% | 46.7% |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 6,466 | 72.3% | 36.9% |
| Paint Township (Highland County) | 4,856 | 34.3% | 17.9% |
| Greenfield | 3,966 | 82.1% | 48.3% |
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 3,648 | 46.7% | 29.5% |
| Dodson Township | 2,581 | 56.8% | 20.0% |
| New Market Township | 2,364 | 27.0% | 16.4% |
| Union Township (Highland County) | 1,879 | 40.4% | 17.4% |
| Clay Township (Highland County) | 1,743 | 36.8% | 12.2% |
| Penn Township (Highland County) | 1,574 | 51.3% | 3.6% |
| Washington Township (Highland County) | 1,556 | 29.0% | 33.1% |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | 65.8% | 29.5% |
| Whiteoak Township | 1,408 | 64.4% | 25.8% |
| Brushcreek Township | 1,279 | 29.5% | 25.1% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Highland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 4 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Clark County | 19 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Cuyahoga County | 198 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
| Franklin County | 182 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Lucas County | 61 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Crawford County | 6 | 3.0 | −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 Highland County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Highland County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Highland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Highland 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 Highland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Highland 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 — Highland County, Ohio
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