Electricians in Florence County, South Carolina
Florence County, South Carolina has 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 187 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across South Carolina.
Florence County ranks 25 of 35 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,267 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 187
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Electricians in Florence County: businesses and jobs
| Florence County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 1,015 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 187 | 9,613 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $9,400,000 | $571,964,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Florence County
| Florence County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.2% (±0.5 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% (±1.0 points) | 14.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 83.3% (±1.1 points) | 70.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.6% (±1.0 points) in Florence County, lower than across South Carolina (14.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 83.3% (±1.1 points) in Florence County, higher than across South Carolina (70.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.6 points) in Florence County, lower than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Places in Florence County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 40,408 | 46.7% | 41.6% |
| Lake City | 5,988 | 67.7% | 56.5% |
| Timmonsville | 2,045 | 56.9% | 54.4% |
| Johnsonville | 1,251 | 65.9% | 20.7% |
| Pamplico | 1,134 | 43.9% | 51.2% |
| Quinby | 858 | 77.8% | 9.0% |
| Coward | 853 | 32.2% | 36.3% |
| Olanta | 806 | 82.7% | 41.5% |
| Scranton | 733 | 57.9% | 64.6% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Florence County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | 16 | 3.4 | −0.0 |
| Lancaster County | 15 | 3.4 | +0.0 |
| Laurens County | 11 | 3.4 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 5 | 3.4 | +0.1 |
| Pickens County | 19 | 3.2 | −0.1 |
| Cherokee County | 9 | 3.6 | +0.2 |
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 Florence County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Florence County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Florence County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Florence 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 Florence County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Florence 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 — Florence County, South Carolina
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