Electricians in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington has 72 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,583 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.5 across Washington.
Whatcom County ranks 16 of 35 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $94,800 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
- 72
- Their employees
- 1,583
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.0
Electricians in Whatcom County: businesses and jobs
| Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 72 | 2,142 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 1,583 | 26,650 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $150,068,000 | $2,429,188,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.0 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Whatcom County
| Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.5% (±0.7 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.2% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 46.5% (±1.3 points) | 58.6% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.2% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.5% (±0.7 points) in Whatcom County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes heated by electricity: 46.5% (±1.3 points) in Whatcom County, lower than across Washington (58.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.2% (±0.6 points) in Whatcom County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Whatcom County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,438 | 42.8% | 55.4% |
| Lynden | 16,234 | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | 26.8% | 32.4% |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | 36.9% | 17.9% |
| Blaine | 6,100 | 34.7% | 28.9% |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | 36.4% | 7.2% |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | 50.2% | 42.4% |
| Everson | 3,040 | 34.8% | 37.3% |
| Peaceful Valley | 2,858 | 31.4% | 30.0% |
| Geneva | 2,073 | 48.2% | 7.7% |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | 24.1% | 14.4% |
| Sumas | 1,512 | 39.8% | 32.8% |
| Point Roberts | 1,288 | 50.5% | 13.7% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whatcom County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam County | 27 | 7.0 | +0.0 |
| Benton County | 59 | 7.1 | +0.1 |
| Lewis County | 26 | 7.1 | +0.2 |
| Pierce County | 266 | 7.2 | +0.2 |
| Spokane County | 155 | 6.7 | −0.3 |
| Island County | 31 | 7.3 | +0.3 |
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 Whatcom County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Whatcom County?
The Census Bureau counts 72 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Whatcom County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Whatcom 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 Whatcom County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Whatcom 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 — Whatcom County, Washington
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