Electricians in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County, West Virginia has 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 425 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.3 across West Virginia.
Kanawha County ranks 10 of 26 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,294 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, electricians earn a median of $63,850 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 425
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.5
Electricians in Kanawha County: businesses and jobs
| Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 281 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 425 | 2,975 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $28,175,000 | $208,689,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.5 | 3.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kanawha County
| Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.9% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 43.9% (±1.6 points) | 46.1% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.6% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.9% (±0.9 points) in Kanawha County, lower than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.9% (±0.5 points) in Kanawha County, lower than across West Virginia (7.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 43.9% (±1.6 points) in Kanawha County, lower than across West Virginia (46.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.6% (±0.6 points) in Kanawha County, higher than across West Virginia (3.1%).
Places in Kanawha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 47,421 | 79.3% | 36.7% |
| South Charleston | 13,457 | 79.7% | 29.4% |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | 88.8% | 28.2% |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | 68.4% | 26.3% |
| Dunbar | 7,254 | 89.2% | 37.9% |
| Nitro | 6,853 | 84.0% | 25.5% |
| Pinch | 4,037 | 42.1% | 29.6% |
| Sissonville | 3,593 | 62.6% | 21.1% |
| Chesapeake | 1,702 | 77.8% | 22.4% |
| Belle | 1,611 | 83.2% | 23.5% |
| Marmet | 1,524 | 69.7% | 32.5% |
| Coal Fork | 1,423 | 80.6% | 6.0% |
| Tornado | 1,114 | 42.8% | 7.2% |
| Rand | 1,064 | 73.6% | 44.0% |
| Clendenin | 903 | 81.4% | 22.0% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kanawha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 12 | 4.6 | +0.0 |
| Raleigh County | 16 | 4.6 | +0.1 |
| Upshur County | 5 | 4.4 | −0.1 |
| Jackson County | 6 | 4.7 | +0.1 |
| Fayette County | 9 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
| Nicholas County | 6 | 4.8 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in West Virginia
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 Kanawha County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kanawha County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kanawha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kanawha County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, electricians earn a median of $63,850 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Kanawha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Kanawha 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 West Virginia (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 — Kanawha County, West Virginia
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