Electricians in Roanoke County, Virginia
Roanoke County, Virginia has 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 58 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Virginia.
Roanoke County ranks 65 of 94 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,828 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
- 18
- Their employees
- 58
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.3
Electricians in Roanoke County: businesses and jobs
| Roanoke County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 1,826 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 58 | 26,685 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $2,600,000 | $2,072,795,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Roanoke County
| Roanoke County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 47.6% (±2.2 points) | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.8% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.0% (±0.7 points) in Roanoke County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.8% (±1.1 points) in Roanoke County, lower than across Virginia (9.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 47.6% (±2.2 points) in Roanoke County, lower than across Virginia (57.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.8% (±1.0 points) in Roanoke County, lower than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Roanoke County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring | 25,742 | 57.9% | 30.5% |
| Hollins | 17,097 | 54.9% | 35.1% |
| Vinton | 8,056 | 74.4% | 41.3% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Roanoke County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 182 | 4.2 | −0.0 |
| Wythe County | 6 | 4.3 | +0.0 |
| Wise County | 7 | 4.2 | −0.0 |
| James City County | 15 | 4.3 | +0.1 |
| Mecklenburg County | 8 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Westmoreland County | 5 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
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 Roanoke County
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Roanoke County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Roanoke County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Roanoke County?
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 Roanoke County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Roanoke 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: 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 — Roanoke County, Virginia
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