Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand for elevator mechanics in Fredericksburg city, VA, from the state register (updated nightly) and BLS.
Fredericksburg city, VA carries a median wage of $122,260/yr ($58.78/hr).
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This county sits at the 75th percentile nationally for elevator mechanics pay, above the median US county. Average weekly wages across the county's construction trades rose 6.2% year over year (BLS QCEW).
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Fredericksburg city's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NJ | $137,920 | +$15,660 | 146 mi |
| Cecil County, MD | $132,640 | +$10,380 | 120 mi |
| New Castle County, DE | $132,640 | +$10,380 | 133 mi |
| Salem County, NJ | $132,640 | +$10,380 | 144 mi |
| Chester County, PA | $132,640 | +$10,380 | 149 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than elevator mechanics specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 25 | Last full year, county-wide. 9 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 316 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,440 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1986 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | -131 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
License register: 2026-10-05; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-10-05; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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