Electricians in Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County, Texas has 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 86 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Texas.
Wharton County ranks 63 of 156 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,802 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 86
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.8
Electricians in Wharton County: businesses and jobs
| Wharton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 6,124 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 86 | 99,988 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $5,659,000 | $7,296,107,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.8 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Wharton County
| Wharton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.7% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% (±2.3 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 58.7% (±3.5 points) | 61.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.7% (±1.7 points) in Wharton County, higher than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 10.3% (±2.3 points) in Wharton County, lower than across Texas (17.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.5% (±1.0 points) in Wharton County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Wharton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo | 12,202 | 54.4% | 40.0% |
| Wharton | 8,724 | 58.8% | 45.7% |
| East Bernard | 3,053 | 39.2% | 14.2% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wharton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg County | 37 | 6.9 | +0.1 |
| Gonzales County | 6 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Van Zandt County | 18 | 6.9 | +0.2 |
| Austin County | 10 | 7.0 | +0.2 |
| Ector County | 45 | 6.5 | −0.2 |
| Blanco County | 4 | 6.5 | −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 Wharton County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Wharton County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Wharton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Wharton 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 Wharton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Wharton 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 — Wharton County, Texas
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