Electricians in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County, Washington has 64 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 450 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.5 across Washington.
Kitsap County ranks 25 of 35 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,927 per employee a year.
Across Washington, electricians earn a median of $96,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 64
- Their employees
- 450
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.5
Electricians in Kitsap County: businesses and jobs
| Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 64 | 2,142 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 450 | 26,650 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $34,617,000 | $2,429,188,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kitsap County
| Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.6% (±0.6 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% (±0.6 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 60.1% (±1.1 points) | 58.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.1% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.6% (±0.6 points) in Kitsap County, lower than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.4% (±0.6 points) in Kitsap County, lower than across Washington (12.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 60.1% (±1.1 points) in Kitsap County, higher than across Washington (58.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.1% (±0.6 points) in Kitsap County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Kitsap County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | 44,830 | 64.4% | 51.9% |
| Bainbridge Island | 24,631 | 35.6% | 18.6% |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | 20.8% | 47.8% |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | 26.9% | 38.0% |
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | 25.6% | 41.0% |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | 57.6% | 37.9% |
| Tracyton | 6,137 | 43.8% | 21.9% |
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | 51.3% | 98.7% |
| Manchester | 5,956 | 28.6% | 13.9% |
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | 61.3% | 35.3% |
| Bethel | 4,394 | 25.3% | 12.4% |
| Suquamish | 4,084 | 43.9% | 21.3% |
| Indianola | 3,468 | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Hansville | 3,384 | 28.6% | 12.3% |
| Chico | 3,336 | 28.9% | 14.8% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kitsap County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla County | 14 | 5.5 | +0.0 |
| Cowlitz County | 25 | 5.4 | −0.1 |
| Douglas County | 10 | 5.6 | +0.1 |
| Stevens County | 12 | 5.3 | −0.2 |
| Adams County | 4 | 5.8 | +0.3 |
| Pend Oreille County | 4 | 4.9 | −0.5 |
Licenses for electricians in Washington
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 Kitsap County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kitsap County?
The Census Bureau counts 64 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kitsap County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kitsap County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, electricians earn a median of $96,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Kitsap County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Kitsap 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 Washington (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 — Kitsap County, Washington
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