Plumbers in Canyon County, Idaho
Canyon County, Idaho has 143 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,078 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 16.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.4 across Idaho.
Canyon County ranks 6 of 33 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,685 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, plumbers earn a median of $57,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 143
- Their employees
- 2,078
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 16.0
Plumbers in Canyon County: businesses and jobs
| Canyon County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 143 | 904 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,078 | 9,912 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $119,869,000 | $625,447,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 16.0 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Canyon County
| Canyon County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.0% (±0.6 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.3 points) | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.5% (±1.2 points) | 27.9% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.0% (±0.6 points) in Canyon County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.3 points) in Canyon County, lower than across Idaho (3.8%).
Households that rent: 24.5% (±1.2 points) in Canyon County, lower than across Idaho (27.9%).
Places in Canyon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa | 110,319 | 25.8% | 29.8% |
| Caldwell | 66,516 | 29.2% | 27.0% |
| Middleton | 10,649 | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Wilder | 2,074 | 48.8% | 36.1% |
| Parma | 1,928 | 66.4% | 34.4% |
| Greenleaf | 1,482 | 51.4% | 25.2% |
| Melba | 617 | 52.3% | 13.0% |
| Notus | 573 | 44.9% | 17.6% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Canyon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 26 | 16.3 | +0.2 |
| Gem County | 14 | 17.6 | +1.6 |
| Boundary County | 8 | 14.2 | −1.8 |
| Teton County | 12 | 18.5 | +2.5 |
| Kootenai County | 106 | 13.2 | −2.8 |
| Twin Falls County | 47 | 12.9 | −3.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in Idaho
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 Canyon County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Canyon County?
The Census Bureau counts 143 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Canyon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Canyon County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, plumbers earn a median of $57,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Canyon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Canyon 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 Idaho (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 — Canyon County, Idaho
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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