Plumbers in Wells County, Indiana
Wells County, Indiana has 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 174 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Indiana.
Wells County ranks 1 of 87 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,632 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 174
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.1
Plumbers in Wells County: businesses and jobs
| Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 2,008 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 174 | 26,484 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $10,724,000 | $2,024,104,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.1 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Wells County
| Wells County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±2.4 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±2.4 points) in Wells County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.1% (±0.2 points) in Wells County, lower than across Indiana (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±1.0 points) in Wells County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Households that rent: 24.4% (±2.9 points) in Wells County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Places in Wells County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | 10,529 | 61.1% | 38.0% |
| Harrison Township (Wells County) | 8,879 | 77.2% | 31.5% |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 6,122 | 41.6% | 30.2% |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 5,897 | 49.5% | 23.0% |
| Ossian | 3,384 | 44.2% | 33.0% |
| Union Township (Wells County) | 1,978 | 55.3% | 3.6% |
| Rockcreek Township | 1,735 | 60.8% | 21.9% |
| Chester Township (Wells County) | 1,178 | 55.0% | 3.6% |
| Liberty Township (Wells County) | 1,068 | 68.2% | 5.1% |
| Nottingham Township | 963 | 67.6% | 30.9% |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | 600 | 46.0% | 6.2% |
| Zanesville | 488 | 65.2% | 11.8% |
| Uniondale | 309 | 73.3% | 12.8% |
| Poneto | 174 | 75.2% | 19.8% |
| Vera Cruz | 62 | 89.3% | 35.7% |
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 Wells County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 5 | 13.5 | −0.6 |
| Tipton County | 9 | 13.1 | −0.9 |
| Johnson County | 84 | 12.7 | −1.3 |
| Owen County | 12 | 12.1 | −2.0 |
| Posey County | 13 | 11.7 | −2.4 |
| Morgan County | 35 | 11.6 | −2.4 |
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 Wells County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Wells County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Wells County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Wells 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 Wells County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Wells 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 — Wells County, Indiana
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