Electricians in Providence County, Rhode Island
Providence County, Rhode Island has 205 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,333 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Rhode Island.
Providence County ranks 4 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,141 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, electricians earn a median of $70,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 205
- Their employees
- 1,333
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Electricians in Providence County: businesses and jobs
| Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 205 | 383 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,333 | 2,602 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $96,164,000 | $184,545,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 7.9 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Providence County
| Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 35.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±0.3 points) | 3.7% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.2% (±0.5 points) | 9.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 35.9% (±0.8 points) in Providence County, higher than across Rhode Island (30.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±0.3 points) in Providence County, lower than across Rhode Island (3.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.2% (±0.5 points) in Providence County, higher than across Rhode Island (9.1%).
Places in Providence County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 191,767 | 81.5% | 58.6% |
| Cranston | 83,250 | 77.6% | 32.4% |
| Pawtucket | 75,893 | 83.5% | 49.9% |
| East Providence | 47,281 | 80.0% | 40.1% |
| Woonsocket | 43,521 | 82.5% | 62.8% |
| Cumberland | 36,820 | 58.7% | 23.7% |
| North Providence | 34,293 | 66.4% | 36.1% |
| Johnston | 29,835 | 69.0% | 24.1% |
| Lincoln | 22,864 | 63.0% | 27.9% |
| Central Falls | 22,701 | 74.5% | 74.4% |
| Smithfield | 22,233 | 55.7% | 18.4% |
| Burrillville | 16,427 | 64.8% | 18.4% |
| North Smithfield | 12,708 | 58.4% | 22.1% |
| Valley Falls | 12,657 | 71.0% | 32.2% |
| Scituate | 10,517 | 61.5% | 12.7% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Providence County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 48 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
| Kent County | 60 | 7.8 | +0.5 |
| Bristol County | 22 | 10.2 | +2.8 |
| Newport County | 46 | 10.5 | +3.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Rhode Island
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 Providence County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Providence County?
The Census Bureau counts 205 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Providence County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Providence County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, electricians earn a median of $70,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Providence County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Providence 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 Rhode Island (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 — Providence County, Rhode Island
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