Electricians in Summit County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio has 83 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,387 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Summit County ranks 49 of 79 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,968 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
- 83
- Their employees
- 1,387
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.3
Electricians in Summit County: businesses and jobs
| Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 83 | 1,978 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,387 | 30,197 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $106,755,000 | $2,299,202,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.3 | 3.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Summit County
| Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.9% (±0.6 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% (±0.3 points) | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 26.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.6% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.9% (±0.6 points) in Summit County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.4% (±0.3 points) in Summit County, lower than across Ohio (5.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 13.9% (±0.5 points) in Summit County, lower than across Ohio (26.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.6% (±0.4 points) in Summit County, higher than across Ohio (6.5%).
Places in Summit County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 189,247 | 83.2% | 49.3% |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 50,909 | 71.2% | 35.6% |
| Stow | 34,240 | 53.1% | 28.0% |
| Green | 27,393 | 46.5% | 24.9% |
| Barberton | 24,844 | 84.0% | 37.7% |
| Hudson | 23,039 | 43.9% | 11.6% |
| Twinsburg | 19,410 | 34.3% | 20.6% |
| Copley Township | 18,349 | 35.3% | 25.9% |
| Tallmadge | 18,335 | 58.9% | 17.3% |
| Springfield Township (Summit County) | 14,122 | 70.9% | 14.7% |
| New Franklin | 13,843 | 83.7% | 11.7% |
| Macedonia | 12,152 | 39.5% | 9.6% |
| Norton | 11,524 | 76.5% | 12.6% |
| Sagamore Hills Township | 10,815 | 50.1% | 14.6% |
| Coventry Township | 10,194 | 70.7% | 32.9% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Summit County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 4 | 3.3 | −0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 86 | 3.4 | +0.1 |
| Columbiana County | 16 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Cuyahoga County | 198 | 3.2 | −0.1 |
| Auglaize County | 7 | 3.5 | +0.1 |
| Portage County | 25 | 3.5 | +0.2 |
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 Summit County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Summit County?
The Census Bureau counts 83 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Summit County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Summit 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 Summit County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Summit 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 — Summit County, Ohio
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