Electricians in Colonial Heights city, Virginia
Colonial Heights city, Virginia has 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 19 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Virginia.
Colonial Heights city ranks 54 of 94 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,316 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 19
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Electricians in Colonial Heights city: businesses and jobs
| Colonial Heights city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,826 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 19 | 26,685 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $918,000 | $2,072,795,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Colonial Heights city
| Colonial Heights city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.4% (±1.8 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 57.5% (±4.1 points) | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 1.0% (±0.6 points) in Colonial Heights city, lower than across Virginia (9.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.3% (±1.1 points) in Colonial Heights city, lower than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Colonial Heights city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights | 18,352 | 71.7% | 31.9% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Colonial Heights city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg city | 6 | 4.8 | −0.1 |
| Alleghany County | 4 | 5.1 | +0.1 |
| Virginia Beach city | 97 | 5.1 | +0.1 |
| Washington County | 13 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| Pittsylvania County | 15 | 5.1 | +0.2 |
| New Kent County | 5 | 5.1 | +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 Colonial Heights city
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Colonial Heights city?
The Census Bureau counts 4 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Colonial Heights city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Colonial Heights 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 — Colonial Heights city, Virginia
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