Plumbers in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County, Colorado has 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.1 across Colorado.
Rio Grande County ranks 21 of 44 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,762 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, plumbers earn a median of $63,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.1
Plumbers in Rio Grande County: businesses and jobs
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 2,620 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 21 | 24,178 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,087,000 | $1,738,728,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.1 | 10.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Rio Grande County
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.1% (±3.9 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.9% (±4.8 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 18.1% (±3.9 points) in Rio Grande County, higher than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±1.2 points) in Rio Grande County, lower than across Colorado (12.5%).
Places in Rio Grande County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | 66.5% | 39.7% |
| Del Norte | 1,653 | 66.9% | 31.9% |
| South Fork | 724 | 43.0% | 38.5% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rio Grande County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel County | 8 | 12.0 | −0.1 |
| Archuleta County | 12 | 12.2 | +0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 316 | 12.5 | +0.4 |
| Weld County | 149 | 11.5 | −0.6 |
| Morgan County | 15 | 12.7 | +0.6 |
| Larimer County | 185 | 11.2 | −0.9 |
Licenses for plumbers in Colorado
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 Rio Grande County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Rio Grande County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Rio Grande County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Rio Grande County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, plumbers earn a median of $63,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Rio Grande County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Rio Grande 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 Colorado (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 — Rio Grande County, Colorado
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