Electricians in Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County, Oklahoma has 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 47 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.5 across Oklahoma.
Kay County ranks 41 of 52 counties in Oklahoma for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,255 per employee a year.
Across Oklahoma, electricians earn a median of $60,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 47
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Electricians in Kay County: businesses and jobs
| Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 1,160 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 47 | 10,609 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,644,000 | $653,978,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kay County
| Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.9% (±1.4 points) | 6.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 11.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 20.6% (±1.6 points) | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 4.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 17.9% (±1.4 points) in Kay County, higher than across Oklahoma (6.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.4% (±0.6 points) in Kay County, lower than across Oklahoma (11.2%).
Homes heated by electricity: 20.6% (±1.6 points) in Kay County, lower than across Oklahoma (41.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Kay County, lower than across Oklahoma (4.6%).
Places in Kay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City | 24,326 | 79.4% | 37.5% |
| Blackwell | 6,042 | 82.0% | 27.9% |
| Tonkawa | 3,014 | 82.3% | 26.2% |
| Newkirk | 2,043 | 72.7% | 26.8% |
| Kaw City | 283 | 43.5% | 9.0% |
| Braman | 179 | 83.5% | 10.8% |
| Kildare | 64 | 62.0% | 8.3% |
Counties in Oklahoma with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County | 3 | 4.7 | −0.1 |
| Delaware County | 12 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
| Pittsburg County | 11 | 4.9 | +0.2 |
| Murray County | 3 | 4.6 | −0.2 |
| Osage County | 10 | 5.0 | +0.2 |
| Washington County | 12 | 5.1 | +0.3 |
Licenses for electricians in Oklahoma
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 Kay County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kay County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kay County?
Pay is published by state: across Oklahoma, electricians earn a median of $60,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Kay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oklahoma, and a city or county in Kay 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 Oklahoma (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 — Kay County, Oklahoma
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