Electricians in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County, Pennsylvania has 17 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 77 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across Pennsylvania.
Fayette County ranks 49 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,169 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 77
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Electricians in Fayette County: businesses and jobs
| Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 2,750 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 77 | 30,580 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $3,478,000 | $2,527,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Fayette County
| Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.4% (±1.6 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 21.3% (±1.4 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 31.4% (±1.6 points) in Fayette County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.2% (±0.5 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 21.3% (±1.4 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.5 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Places in Fayette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Township (Fayette County) | 11,592 | 66.8% | 25.6% |
| South Union Township | 10,620 | 66.9% | 22.3% |
| Uniontown | 9,742 | 91.0% | 54.0% |
| Connellsville | 6,849 | 89.0% | 45.7% |
| Bullskin Township | 6,600 | 58.5% | 15.5% |
| Dunbar Township | 6,529 | 63.4% | 20.2% |
| Georges Township | 6,213 | 75.1% | 23.5% |
| Luzerne Township | 5,409 | 78.0% | 13.8% |
| Redstone Township | 4,981 | 84.3% | 27.8% |
| German Township | 4,563 | 83.0% | 24.3% |
| Menallen Township (Fayette County) | 4,048 | 69.6% | 17.5% |
| Washington Township (Fayette County) | 3,787 | 92.7% | 30.9% |
| Wharton Township (Fayette County) | 3,332 | 59.0% | 22.8% |
| Masontown | 3,201 | 90.3% | 24.0% |
| Saltlick Township | 2,980 | 61.1% | 22.0% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fayette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 5 | 2.7 | −0.0 |
| Susquehanna County | 6 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| Schuylkill County | 19 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| Clearfield County | 10 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Carbon County | 9 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Huntingdon County | 6 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
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 Fayette County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Fayette County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Fayette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Fayette 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 Fayette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Fayette 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 — Fayette County, Pennsylvania
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