Plumbers in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has 57 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 458 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.5 across Connecticut.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region ranks 9 of 9 counties in Connecticut for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $82,703 per employee a year.
Across Connecticut, plumbers earn a median of $73,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 57
- Their employees
- 458
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.9
Plumbers in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: businesses and jobs
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 57 | 1,318 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 458 | 10,964 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $37,878,000 | $902,470,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.9 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.2% (±1.1 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.1% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.2% (±1.2 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.1% (±0.6 points) in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, lower than across Connecticut (10.2%).
Households that rent: 24.2% (±1.2 points) in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, lower than across Connecticut (33.5%).
Places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 47,958 | 62.1% | 47.1% |
| Cromwell | 14,334 | 59.3% | 17.6% |
| Clinton | 13,377 | 66.2% | 15.3% |
| East Hampton | 12,925 | 55.3% | 14.5% |
| Old Saybrook | 10,575 | 70.5% | 14.7% |
| Portland | 9,434 | 68.7% | 16.1% |
| East Haddam | 8,969 | 53.9% | 11.2% |
| Haddam | 8,644 | 67.8% | 13.3% |
| Old Lyme | 7,679 | 71.2% | 11.2% |
| Durham | 7,208 | 58.9% | 6.8% |
| Westbrook | 6,856 | 70.6% | 24.4% |
| Essex | 6,794 | 64.7% | 21.9% |
| Killingworth | 6,240 | 41.3% | 3.3% |
| Portland (community) | 5,944 | 79.8% | 23.0% |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 4,875 | 57.0% | 16.7% |
Counties in Connecticut with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 30 | 7.2 | +0.3 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 95 | 7.5 | +0.6 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 323 | 7.8 | +0.9 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 98 | 7.8 | +0.9 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 196 | 7.9 | +1.0 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 180 | 9.3 | +2.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Connecticut
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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The Census Bureau counts 57 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Pay is published by state: across Connecticut, plumbers earn a median of $73,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Connecticut, and a city or county in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region 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 Connecticut (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 — Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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