Electricians in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Cambria County, Pennsylvania has 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 198 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Pennsylvania.
Cambria County ranks 60 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,374 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, electricians earn a median of $65,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 198
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Electricians in Cambria County: businesses and jobs
| Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 2,750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 198 | 30,580 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $14,132,000 | $2,527,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Cambria County
| Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 29.6% (±1.2 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.0% (±0.9 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.4% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 29.6% (±1.2 points) in Cambria County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 2.2% (±0.3 points) in Cambria County, lower than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 14.0% (±0.9 points) in Cambria County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.4% (±0.5 points) in Cambria County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Cambria County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 18,087 | 92.0% | 44.8% |
| Richland Township (Cambria County) | 12,082 | 66.0% | 27.3% |
| Cambria Township | 5,763 | 63.3% | 11.7% |
| Adams Township (Cambria County) | 5,691 | 68.4% | 11.3% |
| Upper Yoder Township | 5,081 | 82.6% | 29.0% |
| Westmont | 4,855 | 93.5% | 8.9% |
| Jackson Township (Cambria County) | 4,173 | 79.6% | 13.4% |
| Elim | 3,759 | 89.3% | 32.2% |
| Northern Cambria | 3,494 | 94.7% | 30.5% |
| Portage Township (Cambria County) | 3,393 | 80.0% | 14.2% |
| Ebensburg | 3,321 | 88.8% | 37.5% |
| Cresson Township | 2,802 | 50.1% | 27.5% |
| Allegheny Township (Cambria County) | 2,765 | 51.7% | 9.4% |
| Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) | 2,705 | 86.8% | 31.6% |
| Belmont | 2,618 | 80.4% | 34.2% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cambria County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venango County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Philadelphia County | 150 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Centre County | 15 | 2.3 | +0.4 |
| Tioga County | 5 | 2.3 | +0.5 |
| Bradford County | 7 | 2.4 | +0.5 |
| Pike County | 10 | 2.5 | +0.6 |
Licenses for electricians in Pennsylvania
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 Cambria County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Cambria County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Cambria County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Cambria County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, electricians earn a median of $65,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Cambria County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Cambria 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Cambria County, Pennsylvania
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