Electricians in Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County, Texas has 42 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 819 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Texas.
Brazos County ranks 125 of 156 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,581 per employee a year.
Across Texas, electricians earn a median of $56,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 42
- Their employees
- 819
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Electricians in Brazos County: businesses and jobs
| Brazos County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 42 | 6,124 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 819 | 99,988 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $49,616,000 | $7,296,107,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Brazos County
| Brazos County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 22.5% (±1.0 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 63.5% (±1.2 points) | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.4% (±0.3 points) in Brazos County, lower than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 22.5% (±1.0 points) in Brazos County, higher than across Texas (17.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 63.5% (±1.2 points) in Brazos County, higher than across Texas (61.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.2% (±0.9 points) in Brazos County, higher than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Brazos County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | 124,570 | 18.2% | 64.6% |
| Bryan | 87,939 | 33.0% | 49.1% |
| Lake Bryan | 2,165 | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| Kurten | 555 | 42.6% | 9.4% |
| Wixon Valley | 200 | 44.3% | 1.1% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brazos County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson County | 4 | 4.2 | +0.0 |
| Nueces County | 64 | 4.1 | −0.0 |
| Bexar County | 339 | 4.1 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 45 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Jones County | 3 | 4.2 | +0.1 |
| Hill County | 7 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
Licenses for electricians in Texas
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 Brazos County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Brazos County?
The Census Bureau counts 42 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Brazos County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Brazos County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, electricians earn a median of $56,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Brazos County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Brazos 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 Texas (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 — Brazos County, Texas
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