Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for plumbers in Franklin city, VA, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Franklin city, VA carries a median wage of $60,470/yr ($29.07/hr).
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This county sits at the 39th percentile nationally for plumbers pay, below the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County, VA | $71,860 | +$11,390 | 111 mi |
| Fredericksburg city, VA | $71,860 | +$11,390 | 116 mi |
| Stafford County, VA | $71,860 | +$11,390 | 123 mi |
| Charles County, MD | $71,860 | +$11,390 | 124 mi |
| Culpeper County, VA | $71,860 | +$11,390 | 136 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than plumbers specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1967 | 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 | +8 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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