Plumbers in Washington County, Indiana
Washington County, Indiana has 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Indiana.
Washington County ranks 78 of 87 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,795 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Plumbers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 2,008 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 44 | 26,484 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,795,000 | $2,024,104,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.0% (±1.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 17.9% (±2.1 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 14.0% (±1.9 points) in Washington County, lower than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.5 points) in Washington County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Households that rent: 17.9% (±2.1 points) in Washington County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Washington County) | 10,474 | 62.7% | 23.8% |
| Salem | 6,489 | 67.7% | 26.3% |
| Polk Township (Washington County) | 2,702 | 28.4% | 20.7% |
| Franklin Township (Washington County) | 2,690 | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Pierce Township | 2,501 | 43.4% | 19.8% |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 1,826 | 39.0% | 1.6% |
| Gibson Township | 1,422 | 26.9% | 16.4% |
| Posey Township (Washington County) | 1,406 | 38.1% | 17.4% |
| New Pekin | 1,372 | 49.4% | 37.8% |
| Brown Township (Washington County) | 1,073 | 45.9% | 19.7% |
| Vernon Township (Washington County) | 964 | 61.9% | 0.0% |
| Madison Township (Washington County) | 956 | 31.7% | 13.5% |
| Howard Township (Washington County) | 831 | 42.3% | 3.2% |
| Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 707 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Monroe Township (Washington County) | 660 | 26.5% | 11.6% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington County | 8 | 4.9 | −0.0 |
| Noble County | 10 | 4.9 | +0.0 |
| Marshall County | 10 | 5.0 | +0.1 |
| Delaware County | 26 | 5.0 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 223 | 5.1 | +0.1 |
| Monroe County | 31 | 4.7 | −0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Indiana
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 Washington County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Washington 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 Indiana (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 — Washington County, Indiana
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