Electricians in Roanoke city, Virginia
Roanoke city, Virginia has 15 electrical contractor businesses with employees, employing 545 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.0 across Virginia.
Roanoke city ranks 83 of 94 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,883 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
- 15
- Their employees
- 545
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Electricians in Roanoke city: businesses and jobs
| Roanoke city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 1,826 | 83,342 |
| Their employees | 545 | 26,685 | 1,015,983 |
| Annual payroll | $36,996,000 | $2,072,795,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
The homes behind the work in Roanoke city
| Roanoke city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.7% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% (±0.8 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 47.2% (±2.3 points) | 57.5% | 41.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.4% (±0.8 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.7% (±1.6 points) in Roanoke city, higher than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.7% (±0.8 points) in Roanoke city, lower than across Virginia (9.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 47.2% (±2.3 points) in Roanoke city, lower than across Virginia (57.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.4% (±0.8 points) in Roanoke city, lower than across Virginia (8.9%).
Places in Roanoke city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 98,355 | 77.6% | 47.6% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of electrical contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Roanoke city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond city | 35 | 3.1 | +0.0 |
| Tazewell County | 6 | 3.0 | −0.0 |
| Carroll County | 5 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Patrick County | 3 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Henry County | 8 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Staunton city | 4 | 3.2 | +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 Roanoke city
How many electrical contractor businesses are in Roanoke city?
The Census Bureau counts 15 electrical contractor businesses with employees in Roanoke city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do electricians make in Roanoke 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 Roanoke city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Roanoke 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 — Roanoke city, Virginia
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