Plumbers in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County, Hawaii has 28 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 143 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Hawaii.
Kauai County ranks 1 of 4 counties in Hawaii for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,874 per employee a year.
Across Hawaii, plumbers earn a median of $78,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 28
- Their employees
- 143
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.2
Plumbers in Kauai County: businesses and jobs
| Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 403 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 143 | 3,944 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $8,991,000 | $335,032,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Kauai County
| Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.5% (±1.1 points) | 20.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±1.9 points) | 37.0% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.0% (±0.7 points) in Kauai County, higher than across Hawaii (3.2%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.3% (±0.2 points) in Kauai County, lower than across Hawaii (0.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.5% (±1.1 points) in Kauai County, lower than across Hawaii (20.1%).
Households that rent: 31.4% (±1.9 points) in Kauai County, lower than across Hawaii (37.0%).
Places in Kauai County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaa | 11,094 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Lihue | 7,901 | 41.5% | 36.2% |
| Wailua Homesteads | 5,431 | 45.2% | 28.0% |
| Hanamaulu | 4,972 | 59.0% | 33.2% |
| Kalaheo | 4,435 | 46.6% | 17.9% |
| Puhi | 4,362 | 14.1% | 21.3% |
| Kekaha | 3,768 | 66.3% | 31.7% |
| Kilauea | 3,146 | 37.4% | 17.9% |
| Anahola | 3,067 | 33.3% | 6.5% |
| Koloa | 2,907 | 45.2% | 53.0% |
| Lawai | 2,718 | 45.5% | 29.0% |
| Wailua | 2,697 | 64.6% | 44.8% |
| Hanapepe | 2,638 | 50.1% | 23.6% |
| Eleele | 2,522 | 19.8% | 28.0% |
| Princeville | 2,020 | 35.7% | 28.3% |
Counties in Hawaii with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kauai County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui County | 62 | 8.6 | −0.6 |
| Hawaii County | 64 | 7.1 | −2.1 |
| Honolulu County | 249 | 6.7 | −2.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Hawaii
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 Kauai County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Kauai County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Kauai County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Kauai County?
Pay is published by state: across Hawaii, plumbers earn a median of $78,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Kauai County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Hawaii, and a city or county in Kauai 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 Hawaii (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 — Kauai County, Hawaii
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