Electricians in Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County, Wisconsin has 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 138 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Wisconsin.
Barron County ranks 14 of 64 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,739 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, electricians earn a median of $75,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 138
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.5
Electricians in Barron County: businesses and jobs
| Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 1,459 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 138 | 17,594 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $6,312,000 | $1,364,293,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Barron County
| Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.8% (±0.8 points) in Barron County, lower than across Wisconsin (7.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 14.4% (±1.7 points) in Barron County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.4% (±0.6 points) in Barron County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Barron County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake | 9,030 | 61.0% | 44.8% |
| Barron | 3,681 | 70.5% | 23.5% |
| Town of Rice Lake | 2,823 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| Town of Stanley | 2,549 | 47.6% | 5.8% |
| Cumberland | 2,282 | 55.9% | 37.8% |
| Chetek | 2,177 | 59.7% | 27.0% |
| Cameron | 1,686 | 55.1% | 39.7% |
| Town of Chetek | 1,670 | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Town of Prairie Lake | 1,520 | 51.8% | 11.1% |
| Town of Clinton (Barron County) | 1,009 | 49.6% | 10.2% |
| Town of Maple Grove (Barron County) | 1,000 | 67.2% | 21.1% |
| Town of Stanfold | 979 | 54.8% | 11.6% |
| Town of Oak Grove (Barron County) | 964 | 59.3% | 14.0% |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | 55.2% | 40.9% |
| Town of Cedar Lake | 904 | 37.5% | 6.2% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Barron County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | 7 | 7.4 | −0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 21 | 7.2 | −0.3 |
| Green County | 13 | 7.9 | +0.4 |
| Crawford County | 7 | 8.0 | +0.5 |
| Calumet County | 18 | 8.0 | +0.5 |
| Dunn County | 13 | 6.8 | −0.6 |
Licenses for electricians in Wisconsin
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 Barron County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Barron County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Barron County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Barron County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, electricians earn a median of $75,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Barron County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Barron 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 Wisconsin (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 — Barron County, Wisconsin
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