Plumbers in Sumner County, Kansas
Sumner County, Kansas has 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.9 across Kansas.
Sumner County ranks 38 of 64 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,784 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.6
Plumbers in Sumner County: businesses and jobs
| Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 1,028 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 37 | 11,412 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,620,000 | $799,069,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.6 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Sumner County
| Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.4% (±2.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.9% (±3.0 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.4% (±2.5 points) in Sumner County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.4% (±1.4 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Kansas (5.4%).
Households that rent: 24.9% (±3.0 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Kansas (32.8%).
Places in Sumner County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 7,615 | 78.4% | 37.7% |
| Belle Plaine Township | 3,054 | 63.2% | 26.1% |
| Gore Township | 1,714 | 56.3% | 29.8% |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | 76.7% | 23.6% |
| Belle Plaine | 1,449 | 76.6% | 43.6% |
| Conway Township | 1,439 | 74.9% | 15.8% |
| Oxford Township (Sumner County) | 1,200 | 83.7% | 24.4% |
| Caldwell | 976 | 83.4% | 22.4% |
| Oxford | 964 | 85.4% | 29.8% |
| Springdale Township | 828 | 54.4% | 15.7% |
| Dixon Township | 714 | 65.3% | 15.3% |
| London Township | 572 | 39.5% | 10.7% |
| Argonia | 542 | 61.4% | 19.7% |
| South Haven Township | 513 | 81.6% | 20.2% |
| Avon Township (Sumner County) | 472 | 31.5% | 0.0% |
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 Sumner County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County | 7 | 9.5 | −0.1 |
| Ellis County | 13 | 9.8 | +0.2 |
| Lyon County | 15 | 10.0 | +0.4 |
| Morris County | 3 | 10.0 | +0.4 |
| Leavenworth County | 32 | 10.0 | +0.4 |
| Butler County | 28 | 10.2 | +0.6 |
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 Sumner County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Sumner County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Sumner County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Sumner 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 Sumner County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Sumner 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 — Sumner County, Kansas
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