Electricians in Ross County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio has 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Ross County ranks 73 of 79 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,973 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
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Electricians in Ross County: businesses and jobs
| Ross County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,978 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 37 | 30,197 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,478,000 | $2,299,202,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 3.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Ross County
| Ross County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.1% (±1.5 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 47.3% (±2.0 points) | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.9 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.1% (±1.5 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.7% (±0.8 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (5.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 47.3% (±2.0 points) in Ross County, higher than across Ohio (26.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.9 points) in Ross County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Ross County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto Township (Ross County) | 27,439 | 75.4% | 40.1% |
| Chillicothe | 21,902 | 81.3% | 39.9% |
| Union Township (Ross County) | 12,587 | 31.7% | 24.2% |
| Huntington Township (Ross County) | 6,106 | 46.9% | 18.2% |
| Green Township (Ross County) | 5,192 | 40.2% | 29.5% |
| Concord Township (Ross County) | 4,678 | 45.9% | 27.2% |
| Twin Township (Ross County) | 3,395 | 52.4% | 21.2% |
| Springfield Township (Ross County) | 2,592 | 55.3% | 35.0% |
| Liberty Township (Ross County) | 2,585 | 49.4% | 16.9% |
| Colerain Township (Ross County) | 1,941 | 42.2% | 17.2% |
| Paxton Township | 1,827 | 49.2% | 34.1% |
| Buckskin Township | 1,808 | 63.4% | 19.2% |
| Deerfield Township (Ross County) | 1,544 | 48.6% | 28.0% |
| Jefferson Township (Ross County) | 1,393 | 73.1% | 2.2% |
| Harrison Township (Ross County) | 1,255 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ross County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Coshocton County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Defiance County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Champaign County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Perry County | 3 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Ottawa County | 5 | 1.7 | −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 Ross County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Ross County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Ross County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Ross 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 Ross County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Ross 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 — Ross County, Ohio
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