Appliance repairers in King County, Washington
King County, Washington has 31 appliance repair businesses with employees, employing 117 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Washington.
King County ranks 4 of 8 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,000 per employee a year.
Across Washington, appliance repairers earn a median of $50,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 31
- Their employees
- 117
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Appliance repairers in King County: businesses and jobs
| King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 87 | 5,595 |
| Their employees | 117 | 420 | 24,621 |
| Annual payroll | $5,733,000 | $18,933,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
The homes behind the work in King County
| King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupied homes | 941,054 (±2,581) | 3,064,820 | 129,227,496 |
| Households that rent | 44.6% (±0.4 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes heated by utility gas | 39.9% (±0.3 points) | 33.0% | 46.5% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 54.5% (±0.4 points) | 58.6% | 41.3% |
Households that rent: 44.6% (±0.4 points) in King County, higher than across Washington (36.2%).
Homes heated by utility gas: 39.9% (±0.3 points) in King County, higher than across Washington (33.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 54.5% (±0.4 points) in King County, lower than across Washington (58.6%).
Places in King County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 754,195 | 52.8% | 56.3% |
| Bellevue | 151,847 | 46.7% | 48.0% |
| Kent | 135,603 | 38.5% | 42.8% |
| Renton | 105,317 | 39.0% | 45.6% |
| Federal Way | 99,493 | 40.2% | 44.7% |
| Kirkland | 92,621 | 43.6% | 39.2% |
| Auburn | 85,676 | 33.3% | 39.4% |
| Redmond | 77,353 | 25.9% | 56.8% |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | 65.3% | 33.7% |
| Burien | 51,513 | 67.0% | 43.4% |
| Bothell | 49,610 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Issaquah | 39,591 | 17.5% | 42.6% |
| Des Moines | 32,823 | 59.8% | 39.4% |
| SeaTac | 32,414 | 62.8% | 53.5% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of appliance repair businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from King County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County | 9 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Kitsap County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Pierce County | 9 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
| Spokane County | 4 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 10 | 0.5 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 3 | 1.0 | +0.7 |
Licenses for appliance repairers in Washington
Federal rules and model codes for appliance repairers
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 King County
How many appliance repair businesses are in King County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 appliance repair businesses with employees in King County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do appliance repairers make in King County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, appliance repairers earn a median of $50,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do appliance repairers need a license in King County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in King 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: appliance repairers in Washington (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA refrigerant management, Clean Air Act section 608 (40 CFR part 82, subpart F)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King County, Washington
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