Electricians in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County, Wisconsin has 27 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 116 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Wisconsin.
Sauk County ranks 9 of 64 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,776 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
- 27
- Their employees
- 116
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.6
Electricians in Sauk County: businesses and jobs
| Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 1,459 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 116 | 17,594 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $7,050,000 | $1,364,293,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.6 | 5.3 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Sauk County
| Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.7% (±1.1 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 16.9% (±1.3 points) | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.2% (±0.8 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.2% (±0.8 points) in Sauk County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Places in Sauk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo | 12,769 | 55.9% | 37.2% |
| Reedsburg | 10,168 | 38.1% | 38.5% |
| Prairie du Sac | 4,382 | 44.4% | 30.7% |
| Sauk City | 3,483 | 60.7% | 30.2% |
| Lake Delton | 3,482 | 24.1% | 41.8% |
| Town of Delton | 2,684 | 25.1% | 6.3% |
| Town of Spring Green | 1,667 | 42.4% | 12.1% |
| Town of Dellona | 1,664 | 18.1% | 14.1% |
| Town of Excelsior | 1,650 | 51.0% | 12.5% |
| Town of Baraboo | 1,607 | 53.4% | 8.9% |
| West Baraboo | 1,577 | 40.7% | 60.1% |
| Spring Green | 1,397 | 59.4% | 31.3% |
| Town of La Valle | 1,367 | 41.7% | 9.5% |
| Town of Reedsburg | 1,259 | 50.9% | 9.0% |
| Town of Washington (Sauk County) | 1,221 | 49.8% | 12.2% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sauk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 51 | 8.6 | +0.0 |
| Kewaunee County | 8 | 8.5 | −0.0 |
| Outagamie County | 71 | 8.8 | +0.2 |
| Waukesha County | 156 | 8.9 | +0.3 |
| St. Croix County | 35 | 9.0 | +0.4 |
| Iowa County | 10 | 9.0 | +0.4 |
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 Sauk County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Sauk County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Sauk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Sauk 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 Sauk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Sauk 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 — Sauk County, Wisconsin
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