Electricians in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Dodge County, Wisconsin has 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 216 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Wisconsin.
Dodge County ranks 30 of 64 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $74,495 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
- 22
- Their employees
- 216
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Electricians in Dodge County: businesses and jobs
| Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 1,459 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 216 | 17,594 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $16,091,000 | $1,364,293,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Dodge County
| Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 17.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.2% (±1.4 points) in Dodge County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.6% (±0.8 points) in Dodge County, lower than across Wisconsin (7.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.2% (±0.6 points) in Dodge County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Dodge County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 16,565 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| Waupun | 11,174 | 60.7% | 33.5% |
| Mayville | 5,228 | 71.8% | 28.0% |
| Town of Beaver Dam | 4,041 | 45.0% | 7.5% |
| Horicon | 3,814 | 74.9% | 33.9% |
| Lomira | 2,675 | 34.2% | 42.9% |
| Town of Ashippun | 2,667 | 47.3% | 16.4% |
| Juneau | 2,625 | 70.2% | 28.7% |
| Town of Fox Lake | 2,487 | 56.9% | 11.2% |
| Town of Rubicon | 1,965 | 55.0% | 13.9% |
| Town of Hubbard (Dodge County) | 1,821 | 55.2% | 5.3% |
| Fox Lake | 1,780 | 66.2% | 46.9% |
| Randolph | 1,642 | 76.3% | 27.9% |
| Town of Hustisford | 1,566 | 58.5% | 10.2% |
| Town of Lebanon (Dodge County) | 1,474 | 62.8% | 16.6% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dodge County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 14 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 21 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Marathon County | 35 | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| Waupaca County | 15 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Winnebago County | 45 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Eau Claire County | 26 | 5.5 | −0.2 |
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 Dodge County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Dodge County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Dodge County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Dodge 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 Dodge County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Dodge 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 — Dodge County, Wisconsin
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