Plumbers in Newton County, Georgia
Newton County, Georgia has 59 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 409 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Georgia.
Newton County ranks 6 of 116 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,452 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
- 59
- Their employees
- 409
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.5
Plumbers in Newton County: businesses and jobs
| Newton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 59 | 3,101 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 409 | 33,250 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $27,179,000 | $2,279,675,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.5 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Newton County
| Newton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.3% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.1% (±0.8 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.2% (±2.2 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.1% (±0.8 points) in Newton County, lower than across Georgia (7.6%).
Households that rent: 26.2% (±2.2 points) in Newton County, lower than across Georgia (34.3%).
Places in Newton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 14,584 | 39.3% | 51.4% |
| Oxford | 1,770 | 68.6% | 34.9% |
| Porterdale | 1,466 | 62.2% | 68.4% |
| Newborn | 653 | 43.6% | 26.1% |
| Mansfield | 380 | 59.3% | 22.9% |
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 Newton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butts County | 13 | 13.4 | −0.2 |
| Cherokee County | 140 | 13.2 | −0.4 |
| Evans County | 6 | 12.8 | −0.8 |
| Barrow County | 41 | 12.7 | −0.8 |
| Madison County | 18 | 14.4 | +0.8 |
| Jackson County | 39 | 12.7 | −0.8 |
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 Newton County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Newton County?
The Census Bureau counts 59 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Newton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Newton 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 Newton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Newton 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 — Newton County, Georgia
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