Electricians in Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County, Vermont has 11 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 140 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.6 across Vermont.
Orleans County ranks 12 of 13 counties in Vermont for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,300 per employee a year.
Across Vermont, electricians earn a median of $59,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 140
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.6
Electricians in Orleans County: businesses and jobs
| Orleans County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 324 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 140 | 2,025 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $8,862,000 | $127,709,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.6 | 9.6 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Orleans County
| Orleans County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.0% (±1.7 points) | 24.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% (±0.9 points) | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 3.8% (±0.9 points) | 9.2% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 4.6% | 10.3% |
Homes heated by electricity: 3.8% (±0.9 points) in Orleans County, lower than across Vermont (9.2%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.7% (±0.3 points) in Orleans County, lower than across Vermont (4.6%).
Places in Orleans County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | 4,537 | 53.3% | 15.3% |
| Newport (Orleans County, city) | 4,394 | 70.2% | 42.4% |
| Barton (Orleans County, town) | 2,815 | 66.7% | 26.1% |
| Troy | 1,749 | 50.2% | 13.4% |
| Newport (Orleans County, town) | 1,601 | 45.2% | 18.3% |
| Irasburg | 1,384 | 36.8% | 13.9% |
| Craftsbury | 1,352 | 46.7% | 17.5% |
| Brownington | 1,144 | 41.5% | 19.0% |
| Lowell | 1,070 | 45.5% | 5.9% |
| Glover | 1,051 | 60.9% | 6.9% |
| Charleston | 936 | 50.7% | 12.9% |
| Albany (Orleans County, town) | 934 | 47.4% | 6.9% |
| Coventry | 917 | 38.7% | 17.2% |
| Morgan | 827 | 55.9% | 15.2% |
| Orleans | 809 | 84.1% | 35.9% |
Counties in Vermont with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Orleans County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | 15 | 7.2 | +0.6 |
| Grand Isle County | 3 | 5.6 | −0.9 |
| Franklin County | 18 | 7.8 | +1.3 |
| Windsor County | 29 | 8.3 | +1.8 |
| Washington County | 26 | 8.4 | +1.8 |
| Rutland County | 32 | 9.4 | +2.8 |
Licenses for electricians in Vermont
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 Orleans County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Orleans County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Orleans County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Orleans County?
Pay is published by state: across Vermont, electricians earn a median of $59,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Orleans County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Vermont, and a city or county in Orleans 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 Vermont (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 — Orleans County, Vermont
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