Plumbers in Alameda County, California
Alameda County, California has 373 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 8,797 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.0 across California.
Alameda County ranks 46 of 55 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $113,659 per employee a year.
Across California, plumbers earn a median of $68,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 373
- Their employees
- 8,797
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.9
Plumbers in Alameda County: businesses and jobs
| Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 373 | 11,686 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 8,797 | 126,947 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $999,860,000 | $10,859,374,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.9 | 8.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Alameda County
| Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.6% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 45.6% (±0.5 points) | 44.1% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.6% (±0.3 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (8.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 18.7% (±0.3 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (13.6%).
Households that rent: 45.6% (±0.5 points) in Alameda County, higher than across California (44.1%).
Places in Alameda County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 439,418 | 76.8% | 57.7% |
| Fremont | 228,295 | 52.8% | 39.2% |
| Hayward | 158,801 | 62.1% | 42.0% |
| Berkeley | 120,257 | 80.9% | 55.8% |
| San Leandro | 87,826 | 76.8% | 41.9% |
| Livermore | 85,522 | 52.3% | 28.0% |
| Alameda | 77,238 | 72.6% | 49.3% |
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | 40.3% | 33.0% |
| Dublin | 70,803 | 19.5% | 34.3% |
| Union City | 67,464 | 51.4% | 35.3% |
| Castro Valley | 65,001 | 67.5% | 27.5% |
| Newark | 46,903 | 58.6% | 30.6% |
| San Lorenzo | 29,171 | 86.5% | 32.8% |
| Ashland | 22,210 | 74.0% | 64.9% |
| Albany | 19,414 | 78.8% | 46.9% |
Counties in California with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Alameda County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo County | 47 | 5.7 | −0.2 |
| Imperial County | 35 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| Lake County | 19 | 5.5 | −0.3 |
| Yuba County | 19 | 6.2 | +0.3 |
| Modoc County | 3 | 6.3 | +0.4 |
| Humboldt County | 34 | 5.4 | −0.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in California
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 Alameda County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Alameda County?
The Census Bureau counts 373 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Alameda County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Alameda County?
Pay is published by state: across California, plumbers earn a median of $68,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Alameda County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Alameda 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 California (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 — Alameda County, California
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