Electricians in Sumner County, Tennessee
Sumner County, Tennessee has 54 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 418 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Tennessee.
Sumner County ranks 12 of 65 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,311 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
- 54
- Their employees
- 418
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Electricians in Sumner County: businesses and jobs
| Sumner County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 54 | 1,315 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 418 | 19,199 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $32,316,000 | $1,338,468,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Sumner County
| Sumner County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.4% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 20.8% (±1.1 points) | 12.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 57.0% (±1.5 points) | 63.7% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.0% (±0.9 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.4% (±0.5 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 20.8% (±1.1 points) in Sumner County, higher than across Tennessee (12.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 57.0% (±1.5 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Tennessee (63.7%).
Places in Sumner County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 63,091 | 36.9% | 28.3% |
| Gallatin | 48,532 | 27.6% | 42.9% |
| Portland | 13,449 | 20.3% | 33.3% |
| Millersville | 5,836 | 34.5% | 33.2% |
| Shackle Island | 4,404 | 24.4% | 7.0% |
| Westmoreland | 2,845 | 44.3% | 36.5% |
| Mitchellville | 176 | 52.2% | 28.1% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sumner County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson County | 15 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Humphreys County | 6 | 6.7 | +0.3 |
| Bedford County | 14 | 6.8 | +0.3 |
| Stewart County | 4 | 6.0 | −0.5 |
| Coffee County | 18 | 7.1 | +0.6 |
| Unicoi County | 5 | 5.7 | −0.8 |
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 Sumner County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Sumner County?
The Census Bureau counts 54 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Sumner County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Sumner 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 Sumner County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Sumner 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 — Sumner County, Tennessee
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