Electricians in Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin has 133 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,047 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Wisconsin.
Dane County ranks 39 of 64 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,023 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
- 133
- Their employees
- 2,047
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Electricians in Dane County: businesses and jobs
| Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 133 | 1,459 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 2,047 | 17,594 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $176,090,000 | $1,364,293,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Dane County
| Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.4% (±0.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% (±0.5 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 24.7% (±0.6 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 22.0% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.4% (±0.4 points) in Dane County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 13.7% (±0.5 points) in Dane County, higher than across Wisconsin (7.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 24.7% (±0.6 points) in Dane County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 22.0% (±0.6 points) in Dane County, higher than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Dane County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 278,001 | 50.6% | 54.0% |
| Sun Prairie | 37,570 | 27.8% | 39.2% |
| Fitchburg | 32,619 | 27.4% | 52.4% |
| Middleton | 22,301 | 40.4% | 54.3% |
| Waunakee | 15,687 | 19.7% | 22.6% |
| Verona | 15,232 | 18.1% | 32.6% |
| Stoughton | 13,033 | 51.5% | 33.3% |
| Oregon | 11,547 | 31.4% | 27.6% |
| DeForest | 11,501 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
| Windsor | 9,452 | 31.9% | 24.2% |
| McFarland | 9,160 | 35.4% | 27.3% |
| Monona | 8,527 | 68.2% | 46.4% |
| Cottage Grove | 8,513 | 10.8% | 30.1% |
| Mount Horeb | 7,736 | 31.2% | 29.2% |
| Town of Middleton | 6,807 | 19.7% | 5.5% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dane County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth County | 28 | 5.2 | +0.1 |
| La Crosse County | 27 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Fond du Lac County | 23 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Pierce County | 9 | 5.2 | +0.2 |
| Oneida County | 15 | 4.9 | −0.2 |
| Vilas County | 12 | 4.8 | −0.3 |
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 Dane County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Dane County?
The Census Bureau counts 133 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Dane County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Dane 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 Dane County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Dane 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 — Dane County, Wisconsin
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