Plumbers in Henrico County, Virginia
Henrico County, Virginia has 75 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,070 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.5 across Virginia.
Henrico County ranks 83 of 107 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $80,660 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
- 75
- Their employees
- 2,070
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.2
Plumbers in Henrico County: businesses and jobs
| Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 75 | 2,765 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,070 | 34,582 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $166,967,000 | $2,379,111,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Henrico County
| Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.7% (±0.4 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 | 7.2% (±0.5 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.5% (±1.0 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.7% (±0.4 points) in Henrico County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.2% (±0.5 points) in Henrico County, lower than across Virginia (8.9%).
Households that rent: 35.5% (±1.0 points) in Henrico County, higher than across Virginia (32.7%).
Places in Henrico County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | 65.9% | 36.2% |
| Short Pump | 29,026 | 4.3% | 42.1% |
| Laurel | 18,721 | 45.8% | 48.2% |
| Glen Allen | 17,551 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| East Highland Park | 15,265 | 54.4% | 33.4% |
| Highland Springs | 14,296 | 57.6% | 38.7% |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | 80.1% | 34.8% |
| Wyndham | 12,099 | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Innsbrook | 8,578 | 9.8% | 36.0% |
| Montrose | 8,285 | 51.9% | 62.3% |
| Dumbarton | 7,997 | 62.9% | 69.7% |
| Sandston | 7,399 | 60.1% | 45.2% |
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | 63.5% | 4.7% |
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 Henrico County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County | 22 | 5.2 | +0.0 |
| Alleghany County | 4 | 5.1 | −0.1 |
| Northampton County | 4 | 5.3 | +0.1 |
| Nelson County | 5 | 5.0 | −0.2 |
| Accomack County | 11 | 5.0 | −0.2 |
| Fairfax city | 5 | 5.4 | +0.2 |
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 Henrico County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Henrico County?
The Census Bureau counts 75 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Henrico County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Henrico 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 Henrico County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Henrico 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 — Henrico County, Virginia
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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