Electricians in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County, South Dakota has 58 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,112 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.3 across South Dakota.
Minnehaha County ranks 26 of 29 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,781 per employee a year.
Across South Dakota, electricians earn a median of $58,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 58
- Their employees
- 1,112
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Electricians in Minnehaha County: businesses and jobs
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 58 | 341 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,112 | 2,931 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $82,044,000 | $190,002,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 8.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Minnehaha County
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.8 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 15.3% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 28.6% (±1.2 points) | 32.4% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.0% (±0.9 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.8 points) in Minnehaha County, lower than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 15.3% (±1.0 points) in Minnehaha County, higher than across South Dakota (13.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 28.6% (±1.2 points) in Minnehaha County, lower than across South Dakota (32.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.0% (±0.9 points) in Minnehaha County, higher than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Places in Minnehaha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | 35.3% | 40.5% |
| Brandon | 10,996 | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | 48.2% | 17.7% |
| Hartford | 3,478 | 34.2% | 23.2% |
| Split Rock Township | 3,143 | 46.6% | 6.8% |
| Mapleton Township | 2,481 | 41.8% | 5.6% |
| Baltic | 1,502 | 34.0% | 18.9% |
| Crooks | 1,268 | 46.5% | 16.8% |
| Garretson | 1,176 | 61.6% | 37.3% |
| Wall Lake Township | 1,130 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
| Valley Springs | 996 | 74.5% | 19.0% |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 936 | 54.1% | 2.2% |
| Sverdrup Township | 861 | 29.1% | 10.9% |
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | 737 | 52.9% | 0.0% |
| Colton | 736 | 69.5% | 31.9% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Minnehaha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 5 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Beadle County | 5 | 5.9 | −0.6 |
| Custer County | 3 | 5.7 | −0.8 |
| Codington County | 10 | 7.4 | +0.9 |
| Charles Mix County | 3 | 8.2 | +1.7 |
| Clay County | 3 | 4.8 | −1.7 |
Licenses for electricians in South Dakota
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 Minnehaha County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Minnehaha County?
The Census Bureau counts 58 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Minnehaha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Minnehaha County?
Pay is published by state: across South Dakota, electricians earn a median of $58,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Minnehaha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Minnehaha 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 Dakota (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 — Minnehaha County, South Dakota
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