Plumbers in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has 25 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 150 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Louisiana.
St. Bernard Parish ranks 1 of 52 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,180 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
- 25
- Their employees
- 150
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.7
Plumbers in St. Bernard Parish: businesses and jobs
| St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 1,623 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 150 | 14,032 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $7,527,000 | $877,165,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in St. Bernard Parish
| St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 29.9% (±2.2 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.4% (±0.7 points) in St. Bernard Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.7 points) in St. Bernard Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Households that rent: 29.9% (±2.2 points) in St. Bernard Parish, lower than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Places in St. Bernard Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette | 22,616 | 54.8% | 38.8% |
| Meraux | 7,918 | 39.0% | 13.7% |
| Arabi | 4,625 | 71.1% | 31.3% |
| Violet | 4,122 | 39.9% | 14.1% |
| Poydras | 2,260 | 52.6% | 23.8% |
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 St. Bernard Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Parish | 28 | 13.5 | −0.2 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 146 | 12.8 | −0.9 |
| Jefferson Parish | 240 | 12.3 | −1.4 |
| Cameron Parish | 4 | 11.6 | −2.1 |
| Livingston Parish | 69 | 11.5 | −2.2 |
| Richland Parish | 9 | 10.3 | −3.4 |
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 St. Bernard Parish
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in St. Bernard Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 25 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in St. Bernard Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in St. Bernard 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 — St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
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