Electricians in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Abbeville County, South Carolina has 5 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 27 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across South Carolina.
Abbeville County ranks 15 of 35 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,963 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, electricians earn a median of $58,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 27
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Electricians in Abbeville County: businesses and jobs
| Abbeville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 1,015 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 27 | 9,613 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $1,376,000 | $571,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Abbeville County
| Abbeville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% (±1.8 points) | 14.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 68.3% (±3.6 points) | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.0% (±2.0 points) in Abbeville County, higher than across South Carolina (3.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.1% (±1.8 points) in Abbeville County, lower than across South Carolina (14.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.5% (±0.6 points) in Abbeville County, lower than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Places in Abbeville County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 4,872 | 73.0% | 48.5% |
| Calhoun Falls | 2,049 | 60.9% | 33.9% |
| Lake Secession | 1,268 | 20.4% | 5.5% |
| Due West | 1,177 | 82.9% | 39.8% |
| Donalds | 355 | 83.4% | 32.9% |
| Lowndesville | 206 | 69.1% | 40.7% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Abbeville County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry County | 8 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Dorchester County | 30 | 4.4 | +0.2 |
| Charleston County | 93 | 4.4 | +0.2 |
| Spartanburg County | 65 | 4.5 | +0.3 |
| Horry County | 85 | 3.9 | −0.3 |
| Aiken County | 31 | 3.9 | −0.4 |
Licenses for electricians in South Carolina
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 Abbeville County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Abbeville County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Abbeville County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Abbeville County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, electricians earn a median of $58,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Abbeville County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Abbeville 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 South Carolina (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 — Abbeville County, South Carolina
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