Plumbers in Allen County, Kansas
Allen County, Kansas has 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 32 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Kansas.
Allen County ranks 19 of 64 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,625 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, plumbers earn a median of $62,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 32
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.2
Plumbers in Allen County: businesses and jobs
| Allen County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 1,028 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 32 | 11,412 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,620,000 | $799,069,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Allen County
| Allen County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 32.7% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.6% (±3.6 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 32.7% (±3.5 points) in Allen County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±1.3 points) in Allen County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Households that rent: 24.6% (±3.6 points) in Allen County, lower than across Kansas (32.8%).
Places in Allen County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | 5,348 | 81.5% | 39.1% |
| Humboldt | 1,793 | 85.1% | 19.9% |
| Iola Township | 932 | 36.5% | 14.4% |
| Marmaton Township (Allen County) | 727 | 74.4% | 20.7% |
| Cottage Grove Township | 558 | 47.7% | 3.1% |
| Gas | 512 | 56.6% | 28.4% |
| La Harpe | 492 | 52.0% | 17.9% |
| Moran | 472 | 81.7% | 23.0% |
| Salem Township (Allen County) | 407 | 47.5% | 9.3% |
| Elsmore Township | 387 | 77.0% | 6.9% |
| Osage Township (Allen County) | 252 | 80.6% | 0.8% |
| Humboldt Township | 153 | 35.3% | 0.0% |
| Geneva Township | 143 | 67.6% | 11.9% |
| Savonburg | 93 | 63.6% | 10.0% |
| Elsmore | 56 | 92.5% | 17.4% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Allen County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson County | 17 | 12.9 | −0.3 |
| Mitchell County | 4 | 12.8 | −0.3 |
| Ellsworth County | 4 | 12.8 | −0.4 |
| Kingman County | 5 | 13.6 | +0.4 |
| Grant County | 4 | 13.6 | +0.5 |
| Rice County | 6 | 13.7 | +0.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Kansas
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 Allen County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Allen County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Allen County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Allen County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, plumbers earn a median of $62,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Allen County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Allen 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 Kansas (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 — Allen County, Kansas
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