Plumbers in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia has 296 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 3,142 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.5 across Virginia.
Fairfax County ranks 59 of 107 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,771 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, plumbers earn a median of $59,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 296
- Their employees
- 3,142
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.9
Plumbers in Fairfax County: businesses and jobs
| Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 296 | 2,765 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 3,142 | 34,582 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $231,787,000 | $2,379,111,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Fairfax County
| Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.7% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.1% (±0.1 points) in Fairfax County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.7% (±0.3 points) in Fairfax County, higher than across Virginia (8.9%).
Households that rent: 31.4% (±0.5 points) in Fairfax County, lower than across Virginia (32.7%).
Places in Fairfax County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 71,706 | 11.1% | 26.8% |
| Reston | 64,414 | 41.3% | 39.4% |
| McLean | 49,627 | 56.0% | 13.9% |
| Burke | 44,029 | 57.1% | 10.5% |
| Annandale | 41,705 | 80.1% | 34.6% |
| Oakton | 36,528 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
| Fair Oaks | 35,545 | 4.5% | 55.3% |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | 69.9% | 32.9% |
| Springfield | 31,154 | 55.1% | 34.0% |
| Tysons | 28,936 | 25.5% | 65.7% |
| Herndon | 24,672 | 42.9% | 37.9% |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | 58.7% | 52.0% |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| McNair | 22,655 | 3.5% | 74.6% |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | 66.3% | 15.1% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fairfax County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County | 9 | 7.0 | +0.1 |
| Middlesex County | 5 | 7.0 | +0.1 |
| Isle of Wight County | 12 | 7.0 | +0.1 |
| Waynesboro city | 7 | 6.7 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 17 | 6.6 | −0.2 |
| Prince Edward County | 6 | 6.5 | −0.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in Virginia
Federal rules and model codes for plumbers
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- International Plumbing Code (ICC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
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 Fairfax County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Fairfax County?
The Census Bureau counts 296 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Fairfax County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Fairfax County?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, plumbers earn a median of $59,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Fairfax County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Fairfax 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: plumbers in Virginia (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax County, Virginia
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