Electricians in Wasco County, Oregon
Wasco County, Oregon has 7 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 38 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Oregon.
Wasco County ranks 15 of 32 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $88,474 per employee a year.
Across Oregon, electricians earn a median of $97,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 38
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Electricians in Wasco County: businesses and jobs
| Wasco County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 988 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 38 | 15,655 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $3,362,000 | $1,452,427,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wasco County
| Wasco County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.5% (±2.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% (±1.5 points) | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 76.6% (±3.0 points) | 53.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 17.5% (±2.3 points) in Wasco County, higher than across Oregon (10.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.8% (±1.5 points) in Wasco County, lower than across Oregon (9.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 76.6% (±3.0 points) in Wasco County, higher than across Oregon (53.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±1.2 points) in Wasco County, lower than across Oregon (9.6%).
Places in Wasco County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | 15,917 | 69.7% | 36.8% |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | 58.0% | 23.4% |
| Dufur | 952 | 56.3% | 21.7% |
| Mosier | 714 | 36.9% | 7.6% |
| Maupin | 465 | 55.9% | 23.7% |
| Antelope | 68 | 87.8% | 23.1% |
| Shaniko | 14 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wasco County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 6 | 5.7 | −0.1 |
| Clatsop County | 13 | 5.6 | −0.2 |
| Douglas County | 30 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Lane County | 101 | 5.9 | +0.2 |
| Linn County | 29 | 5.4 | −0.3 |
| Washington County | 130 | 5.3 | −0.4 |
Licenses for electricians in Oregon
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 Wasco County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Wasco County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Wasco County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Wasco County?
Pay is published by state: across Oregon, electricians earn a median of $97,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Wasco County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Wasco 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 Oregon (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 — Wasco County, Oregon
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