Plumbers in Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas has 49 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 614 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Kansas.
Shawnee County ranks 56 of 64 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,886 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
- 49
- Their employees
- 614
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Plumbers in Shawnee County: businesses and jobs
| Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 49 | 1,028 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 614 | 11,412 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $39,226,000 | $799,069,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Shawnee County
| Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.2% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.4% (±0.9 points) in Shawnee County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.0% (±0.6 points) in Shawnee County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Places in Shawnee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 125,786 | 67.5% | 41.0% |
| Soldier Township | 15,103 | 47.0% | 9.6% |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 10,074 | 31.8% | 6.3% |
| Tecumseh Township | 7,744 | 67.3% | 8.5% |
| Williamsport Township | 4,285 | 73.9% | 43.2% |
| Auburn Township | 3,299 | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Monmouth Township | 3,168 | 39.5% | 4.1% |
| Silver Lake Township | 1,844 | 71.0% | 22.9% |
| Menoken Township | 1,673 | 34.7% | 2.4% |
| Rossville Township | 1,581 | 67.3% | 34.2% |
| Silver Lake | 1,553 | 73.9% | 26.9% |
| Dover Township | 1,442 | 34.4% | 5.6% |
| Grove Township (Shawnee County) | 1,161 | 19.8% | 0.0% |
| Auburn | 1,144 | 58.8% | 46.3% |
| Rossville | 1,106 | 77.7% | 45.2% |
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 Shawnee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County | 4 | 5.9 | −0.1 |
| Linn County | 3 | 5.7 | −0.3 |
| Harvey County | 8 | 5.5 | −0.6 |
| Wyandotte County | 47 | 6.8 | +0.8 |
| Douglas County | 37 | 6.9 | +0.8 |
| Johnson County | 181 | 7.0 | +0.9 |
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 Shawnee County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Shawnee County?
The Census Bureau counts 49 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Shawnee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Shawnee 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 — Shawnee County, Kansas
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