Electricians in Charlottesville city, Virginia
Charlottesville city, Virginia has 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 260 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Virginia.
Charlottesville city ranks 36 of 94 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,446 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, electricians earn a median of $61,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 260
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Electricians in Charlottesville city: businesses and jobs
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 1,826 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 260 | 26,685 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $17,536,000 | $2,072,795,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Charlottesville city
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.2% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% (±1.8 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 54.6% (±2.5 points) | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.3% (±1.9 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 18.2% (±1.9 points) in Charlottesville city, higher than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 12.6% (±1.8 points) in Charlottesville city, higher than across Virginia (9.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 54.6% (±2.5 points) in Charlottesville city, lower than across Virginia (57.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.3% (±1.9 points) in Charlottesville city, higher than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Charlottesville city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | 64.0% | 55.8% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Charlottesville city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 17 | 6.0 | −0.0 |
| Botetourt County | 9 | 6.0 | −0.0 |
| Harrisonburg city | 11 | 5.9 | −0.1 |
| Warren County | 10 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
| Caroline County | 8 | 6.2 | +0.2 |
| Chesterfield County | 91 | 6.2 | +0.2 |
Licenses for electricians in Virginia
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 Charlottesville city
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Charlottesville city?
The Census Bureau counts 13 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Charlottesville city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Charlottesville city?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, electricians earn a median of $61,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do electricians need a license in Charlottesville city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Charlottesville city 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 Virginia (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 — Charlottesville city, Virginia
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