Plumbers in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County, Kansas has 12 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 277 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Kansas.
Riley County ranks 63 of 64 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,946 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
- 12
- Their employees
- 277
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Plumbers in Riley County: businesses and jobs
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 1,028 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 277 | 11,412 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $17,990,000 | $799,069,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Riley County
| Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.9% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 53.9% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.5% (±1.2 points) in Riley County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.0% (±0.1 points) in Riley County, lower than across Kansas (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.9% (±1.0 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Households that rent: 53.9% (±1.6 points) in Riley County, higher than across Kansas (32.8%).
Places in Riley County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 54,239 | 46.6% | 56.5% |
| Madison Township (Riley County) | 9,271 | 23.8% | 79.2% |
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | 12.9% | 98.2% |
| Ogden Township | 2,345 | 35.7% | 33.7% |
| Manhattan Township | 1,779 | 48.5% | 18.7% |
| Ogden | 1,696 | 28.1% | 40.4% |
| Riley | 943 | 70.2% | 10.4% |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 779 | 64.0% | 0.0% |
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | 775 | 65.4% | 4.6% |
| Wildcat Township (Riley County) | 771 | 64.3% | 37.5% |
| Bala Township | 767 | 71.9% | 13.6% |
| Leonardville | 514 | 80.6% | 15.7% |
| Jackson Township (Riley County) | 441 | 59.6% | 20.0% |
| Swede Creek Township | 216 | 53.2% | 0.0% |
| Randolph | 178 | 60.1% | 20.0% |
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 Riley County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labette County | 4 | 4.2 | +0.3 |
| Cherokee County | 4 | 4.4 | +0.5 |
| Geary County | 5 | 3.1 | −0.8 |
| Seward County | 4 | 4.8 | +0.9 |
| Harvey County | 8 | 5.5 | +1.6 |
| Linn County | 3 | 5.7 | +1.8 |
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 Riley County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Riley County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Riley County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Riley 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 Riley County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Riley 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 — Riley County, Kansas
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