Electricians in Taylor County, Texas
Taylor County, Texas has 39 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 767 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Texas.
Taylor County ranks 69 of 156 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,156 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
- 39
- Their employees
- 767
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.3
Electricians in Taylor County: businesses and jobs
| Taylor County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 39 | 6,124 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 767 | 99,988 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $43,072,000 | $7,296,107,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.3 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Taylor County
| Taylor County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.3% (±0.8 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 55.5% (±1.8 points) | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.8% (±0.6 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.3% (±0.8 points) in Taylor County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 11.2% (±1.1 points) in Taylor County, lower than across Texas (17.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 55.5% (±1.8 points) in Taylor County, lower than across Texas (61.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.8% (±0.6 points) in Taylor County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Taylor County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 128,053 | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Potosi | 4,322 | 23.2% | 5.6% |
| Merkel | 2,699 | 73.4% | 27.0% |
| Tuscola | 990 | 45.6% | 20.9% |
| Tye | 936 | 46.3% | 18.5% |
| Buffalo Gap | 534 | 64.2% | 16.1% |
| Lawn | 280 | 72.9% | 22.4% |
| Trent | 280 | 70.5% | 12.2% |
| Impact | 13 | 80.0% | 20.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Taylor County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 167 | 6.3 | +0.0 |
| Aransas County | 10 | 6.3 | −0.0 |
| Atascosa County | 12 | 6.2 | −0.0 |
| San Augustine County | 3 | 6.2 | −0.0 |
| Smith County | 63 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| Dawson County | 3 | 6.1 | −0.2 |
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 Taylor County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Taylor County?
The Census Bureau counts 39 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Taylor County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Taylor 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 Taylor County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Taylor 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 — Taylor County, Texas
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