Electric Power Distribution vs Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricElectric PowerWater Supply
Average Revenue$172.3M$3.9M
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$8.6M$193K
Revenue / Employee$613K$347K
Labor Cost %20.0%20.0%
Total Businesses1,2693,556
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$128K$75K