Plumbers in Barrow County, Georgia
Barrow County, Georgia has 41 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 193 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Georgia.
Barrow County ranks 10 of 116 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,746 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, plumbers earn a median of $56,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 193
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.7
Plumbers in Barrow County: businesses and jobs
| Barrow County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 3,101 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 193 | 33,250 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $11,724,000 | $2,279,675,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.7 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Barrow County
| Barrow County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 21.5% (±1.7 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.7% (±0.6 points) in Barrow County, lower than across Georgia (3.9%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.0% (±0.1 points) in Barrow County, lower than across Georgia (0.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.4 points) in Barrow County, lower than across Georgia (7.6%).
Households that rent: 21.5% (±1.7 points) in Barrow County, lower than across Georgia (34.3%).
Places in Barrow County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winder | 19,437 | 28.8% | 33.2% |
| Auburn | 8,711 | 13.3% | 22.3% |
| Statham | 3,018 | 27.8% | 13.8% |
| Russell | 1,089 | 18.6% | 38.9% |
| Bethlehem | 707 | 29.9% | 24.1% |
| Carl | 183 | 81.4% | 22.5% |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Barrow County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 39 | 12.7 | −0.0 |
| Evans County | 6 | 12.8 | +0.1 |
| Cherokee County | 140 | 13.2 | +0.4 |
| Pickens County | 19 | 12.2 | −0.5 |
| Pike County | 9 | 12.2 | −0.5 |
| Hall County | 98 | 12.1 | −0.6 |
Licenses for plumbers in Georgia
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 Barrow County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Barrow County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Barrow County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Barrow County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, plumbers earn a median of $56,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Barrow County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Barrow 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 Georgia (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 — Barrow County, Georgia
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