Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers vs Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

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

MetricElectrical ApparatusWholesale Trade
Average Revenue$19.7M$3.9M
Profit Margin4.0%4.0%
Est. Owner Income$787K$154K
Revenue / Employee$706K$559K
Labor Cost %12.0%12.0%
Total Businesses7,46234,158
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$102K$126K