Plumbers in San Mateo County, California
San Mateo County, California has 233 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,301 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.0 across California.
San Mateo County ranks 21 of 55 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $102,973 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
- 233
- Their employees
- 2,301
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.1
Plumbers in San Mateo County: businesses and jobs
| San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 233 | 11,686 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,301 | 126,947 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $236,940,000 | $10,859,374,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.1 | 8.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in San Mateo County
| San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.6% (±0.4 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 17.0% (±0.6 points) | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 41.5% (±0.7 points) | 44.1% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 17.0% (±0.6 points) in San Mateo County, higher than across California (13.6%).
Households that rent: 41.5% (±0.7 points) in San Mateo County, lower than across California (44.1%).
Places in San Mateo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | 103,105 | 70.4% | 50.1% |
| Daly City | 101,964 | 78.4% | 39.8% |
| Redwood City | 82,447 | 64.2% | 51.4% |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | 69.8% | 41.0% |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | 80.4% | 37.9% |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | 82.2% | 32.3% |
| Foster City | 32,792 | 65.5% | 49.2% |
| Menlo Park | 32,727 | 70.3% | 45.8% |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | 79.4% | 51.8% |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | 76.2% | 32.2% |
| East Palo Alto | 29,069 | 70.2% | 50.9% |
| Belmont | 27,337 | 82.9% | 45.2% |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | 76.7% | 39.2% |
| North Fair Oaks | 13,100 | 75.0% | 52.3% |
| Half Moon Bay | 11,391 | 51.7% | 28.9% |
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 San Mateo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter County | 28 | 8.0 | −0.1 |
| Stanislaus County | 146 | 7.9 | −0.2 |
| Napa County | 47 | 8.4 | +0.3 |
| San Joaquin County | 202 | 7.8 | −0.3 |
| Shasta County | 68 | 8.5 | +0.4 |
| Sacramento County | 461 | 7.7 | −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 San Mateo County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in San Mateo County?
The Census Bureau counts 233 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in San Mateo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in San Mateo 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 San Mateo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in San Mateo 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 — San Mateo County, California
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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.
Figures last updated on .