Electricians in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah has 385 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 7,235 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.3 across Utah.
Salt Lake County ranks 14 of 24 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,315 per employee a year.
Across Utah, electricians earn a median of $61,430 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 385
- Their employees
- 7,235
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.6
Electricians in Salt Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 385 | 1,136 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 7,235 | 17,748 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $552,136,000 | $1,178,574,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.6 | 9.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Salt Lake County
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.2% (±0.2 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.8% (±0.5 points) | 16.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 15.8% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.2% (±0.2 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (6.1%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 14.8% (±0.5 points) in Salt Lake County, lower than across Utah (16.4%).
Homes heated by electricity: 15.8% (±0.5 points) in Salt Lake County, lower than across Utah (16.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.1% (±0.4 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (8.6%).
Places in Salt Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 65.4% | 54.2% |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | 42.3% | 27.9% |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | 19.2% | 22.8% |
| Sandy | 94,291 | 42.1% | 24.8% |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | 8.7% | 18.6% |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | 62.2% | 38.6% |
| Herriman | 59,346 | 3.7% | 21.4% |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | 45.8% | 28.8% |
| Draper | 50,278 | 5.0% | 31.4% |
| Murray | 50,188 | 54.2% | 35.3% |
| Riverton | 45,457 | 12.3% | 15.1% |
| Kearns metro Township | 37,696 | 58.0% | 16.2% |
| Midvale | 35,989 | 40.3% | 56.6% |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 56.7% | 27.6% |
| Holladay | 31,099 | 68.8% | 21.3% |
Counties in Utah with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Salt Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County | 99 | 8.2 | −0.4 |
| Sevier County | 8 | 9.1 | +0.5 |
| Carbon County | 9 | 9.3 | +0.7 |
| Duchesne County | 7 | 7.8 | −0.8 |
| Box Elder County | 16 | 7.7 | −0.9 |
| Weber County | 75 | 7.5 | −1.1 |
Licenses for electricians in Utah
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 Salt Lake County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Salt Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 385 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Salt Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Salt Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, electricians earn a median of $61,430 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Salt Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Utah, and a city or county in Salt Lake 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 Utah (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 — Salt Lake County, Utah
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