Plumbers in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 112 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 928 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Louisiana.
Lafayette Parish ranks 9 of 52 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,805 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 112
- Their employees
- 928
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.0
Plumbers in Lafayette Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 112 | 1,623 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 928 | 14,032 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $55,499,000 | $877,165,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.0 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lafayette Parish
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.5% (±1.3 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.8% (±0.3 points) in Lafayette Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.3% (±0.1 points) in Lafayette Parish, lower than across Louisiana (0.5%).
Households that rent: 34.5% (±1.3 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Places in Lafayette Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 121,715 | 47.9% | 46.9% |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| Broussard | 14,322 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Carencro | 11,619 | 31.9% | 33.6% |
| Scott | 8,609 | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Milton | 2,793 | 22.3% | 10.3% |
| Ossun | 2,271 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| Duson | 1,282 | 34.4% | 37.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lafayette Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish | 10 | 10.3 | +0.3 |
| Richland Parish | 9 | 10.3 | +0.3 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 44 | 9.3 | −0.7 |
| Acadia Parish | 23 | 9.2 | −0.8 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 13 | 9.1 | −0.8 |
| Rapides Parish | 52 | 8.9 | −1.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in Louisiana
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 Lafayette Parish
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Lafayette Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 112 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Lafayette Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Lafayette Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, plumbers earn a median of $64,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Lafayette Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafayette Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
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