Plumbers in Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County, Georgia has 15 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 64 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Georgia.
Gilmer County ranks 47 of 116 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,141 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
- 15
- Their employees
- 64
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.1
Plumbers in Gilmer County: businesses and jobs
| Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 3,101 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 64 | 33,250 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,273,000 | $2,279,675,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.1 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Gilmer County
| Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 19.3% (±2.6 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.3% (±0.9 points) in Gilmer County, lower than across Georgia (3.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Gilmer County, lower than across Georgia (7.6%).
Households that rent: 19.3% (±2.6 points) in Gilmer County, lower than across Georgia (34.3%).
Places in Gilmer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellijay | 1,927 | 37.1% | 64.6% |
| East Ellijay | 488 | 37.5% | 50.7% |
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 Gilmer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 51 | 8.3 | +0.2 |
| White County | 11 | 7.9 | −0.2 |
| Jones County | 10 | 8.4 | +0.3 |
| Coweta County | 46 | 7.8 | −0.3 |
| Tattnall County | 8 | 8.5 | +0.4 |
| Catoosa County | 22 | 7.7 | −0.4 |
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 Gilmer County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Gilmer County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Gilmer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Gilmer 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 — Gilmer County, Georgia
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