Plumbers in Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County, Florida has 198 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,080 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.1 across Florida.
Manatee County ranks 31 of 66 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,484 per employee a year.
Across Florida, plumbers earn a median of $50,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 198
- Their employees
- 2,080
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.9
Plumbers in Manatee County: businesses and jobs
| Manatee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 198 | 9,353 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,080 | 94,859 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $129,966,000 | $5,766,710,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.9 | 9.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Manatee County
| Manatee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.5% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 25.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.5% (±0.2 points) in Manatee County, lower than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.0% (±0.4 points) in Manatee County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Households that rent: 25.7% (±0.9 points) in Manatee County, lower than across Florida (32.4%).
Places in Manatee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton | 57,014 | 42.5% | 44.0% |
| Lakewood Ranch | 43,945 | 1.4% | 20.0% |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | 68.1% | 44.8% |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | 71.9% | 33.8% |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | 46.5% | 31.2% |
| Memphis | 9,185 | 38.4% | 18.8% |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | 50.7% | 6.4% |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | 66.3% | 55.4% |
| Samoset | 5,284 | 66.4% | 43.9% |
| Cortez | 5,205 | 63.8% | 12.9% |
| Ellenton | 5,133 | 32.5% | 32.5% |
| Whitfield | 4,261 | 67.8% | 9.0% |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | 84.1% | 12.6% |
| Holmes Beach | 3,047 | 69.4% | 10.8% |
| Anna Maria | 765 | 59.9% | 2.7% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Manatee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 3 | 9.0 | +0.0 |
| Pasco County | 244 | 9.0 | +0.0 |
| Brevard County | 269 | 9.0 | +0.0 |
| Santa Rosa County | 72 | 9.0 | +0.0 |
| Collier County | 216 | 9.0 | +0.1 |
| Baker County | 9 | 8.9 | −0.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in Florida
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 Manatee County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Manatee County?
The Census Bureau counts 198 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Manatee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Manatee County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, plumbers earn a median of $50,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Manatee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Manatee 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 Florida (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 — Manatee County, Florida
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