Electricians in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,157 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Pennsylvania.
Dauphin County ranks 41 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $98,879 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
- 41
- Their employees
- 1,157
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Electricians in Dauphin County: businesses and jobs
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 2,750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,157 | 30,580 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $114,403,000 | $2,527,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Dauphin County
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.1% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.0% (±0.6 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.1% (±0.9 points) in Dauphin County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.3% (±0.7 points) in Dauphin County, higher than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 37.8% (±1.2 points) in Dauphin County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Places in Dauphin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Paxton Township | 54,657 | 50.2% | 33.5% |
| Harrisburg | 50,287 | 85.3% | 63.4% |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 27,953 | 57.6% | 30.1% |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 27,245 | 55.1% | 37.1% |
| Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 24,977 | 50.9% | 36.9% |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | 73.6% | 53.4% |
| Hershey | 14,242 | 66.6% | 46.3% |
| West Hanover Township | 11,049 | 34.1% | 10.1% |
| Progress | 11,017 | 80.0% | 42.6% |
| Lower Swatara Township | 9,796 | 45.6% | 12.9% |
| Middletown | 9,632 | 77.5% | 57.4% |
| South Hanover Township | 7,289 | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Linglestown | 6,957 | 64.7% | 16.4% |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | 50.5% | 25.2% |
| Steelton | 6,296 | 83.5% | 51.7% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dauphin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion County | 6 | 3.2 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | 3.2 | −0.0 |
| Columbia County | 9 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Lycoming County | 18 | 3.4 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 23 | 3.4 | +0.2 |
| Bedford County | 7 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
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 Dauphin County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Dauphin County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Dauphin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Dauphin 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 — Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
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