Electricians in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania has 59 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 482 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Pennsylvania.
Erie County ranks 17 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,087 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
- 59
- Their employees
- 482
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Electricians in Erie County: businesses and jobs
| Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 59 | 2,750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 482 | 30,580 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $28,962,000 | $2,527,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Erie County
| Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.3% (±0.7 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 11.2% (±0.7 points) in Erie County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.4% (±0.5 points) in Erie County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Erie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 93,850 | 88.7% | 45.9% |
| Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 53,472 | 57.4% | 32.1% |
| Harborcreek Township | 16,671 | 58.6% | 17.0% |
| Fairview Township (Erie County) | 11,247 | 64.2% | 12.8% |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,753 | 57.8% | 15.4% |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | 7,314 | 35.4% | 20.8% |
| North East Township | 6,484 | 64.4% | 11.1% |
| Corry | 6,116 | 83.1% | 33.7% |
| Edinboro | 5,440 | 62.1% | 58.0% |
| Girard Township (Erie County) | 4,828 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 4,456 | 70.9% | 10.5% |
| McKean Township | 4,382 | 46.3% | 6.4% |
| Washington Township (Erie County) | 4,380 | 39.8% | 12.4% |
| Conneaut Township (Erie County) | 4,072 | 61.0% | 7.5% |
| North East | 4,054 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Erie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 55 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Lawrence County | 19 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Juniata County | 5 | 4.8 | −0.2 |
| Crawford County | 20 | 4.7 | −0.2 |
| Mifflin County | 11 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| York County | 98 | 5.2 | +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 Erie County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Erie County?
The Census Bureau counts 59 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Erie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Erie 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 Erie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Erie 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 — Erie County, Pennsylvania
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