Electricians in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 143 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Wisconsin.
Kenosha County ranks 60 of 64 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,650 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
- 143
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.0
Electricians in Kenosha County: businesses and jobs
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 1,459 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 143 | 17,594 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $10,103,000 | $1,364,293,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.0 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Kenosha County
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.4% (±1.0 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 19.7% (±1.3 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.7% (±0.8 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.4% (±1.0 points) in Kenosha County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 19.7% (±1.3 points) in Kenosha County, higher than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Places in Kenosha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 99,372 | 62.8% | 41.3% |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | 33.1% | 26.5% |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | 44.0% | 16.8% |
| Somers | 8,216 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | 58.5% | 21.9% |
| Bristol | 5,207 | 53.0% | 17.8% |
| Town of Wheatland (Kenosha County) | 3,348 | 60.5% | 19.7% |
| Town of Randall | 3,256 | 43.7% | 4.6% |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | 66.5% | 17.2% |
| Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 1,438 | 66.0% | 13.1% |
| Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 1,381 | 63.5% | 7.4% |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | 51.8% | 3.4% |
| Town of Somers | 929 | 78.3% | 20.2% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kenosha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto County | 7 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Shawano County | 6 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Taylor County | 3 | 3.1 | +0.2 |
| Portage County | 10 | 3.2 | +0.2 |
| Green Lake County | 3 | 2.8 | −0.2 |
| Burnett County | 5 | 3.2 | +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 Kenosha County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Kenosha County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Kenosha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Kenosha 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 — Kenosha County, Wisconsin
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