Electricians in DeKalb County, Tennessee
DeKalb County, Tennessee has 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 18 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Tennessee.
DeKalb County ranks 36 of 65 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,111 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, electricians earn a median of $59,190 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 18
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Electricians in DeKalb County: businesses and jobs
| DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,315 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 18 | 19,199 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $884,000 | $1,338,468,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in DeKalb County
| DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.9% (±2.4 points) | 12.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 49.9% (±4.3 points) | 63.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 49.9% (±4.3 points) in DeKalb County, lower than across Tennessee (63.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.8 points) in DeKalb County, lower than across Tennessee (6.0%).
Places in DeKalb County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 5,288 | 58.7% | 45.3% |
| Alexandria | 1,136 | 64.2% | 38.9% |
| Dowelltown | 434 | 71.5% | 34.1% |
| Liberty | 406 | 61.3% | 26.8% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from DeKalb County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 5 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Carroll County | 5 | 3.8 | −0.1 |
| Marshall County | 6 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 18 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Henry County | 7 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| Chester County | 3 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Tennessee
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 DeKalb County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in DeKalb County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees in DeKalb County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in DeKalb County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, electricians earn a median of $59,190 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in DeKalb County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in DeKalb 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 Tennessee (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 — DeKalb County, Tennessee
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