Plumbers in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 24 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Louisiana.
West Baton Rouge Parish ranks 36 of 52 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,500 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 24
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.8
Plumbers in West Baton Rouge Parish: businesses and jobs
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 1,623 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 24 | 14,032 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,092,000 | $877,165,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in West Baton Rouge Parish
| West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.9% (±1.8 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 23.2% (±2.9 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.2% (±1.2 points) in West Baton Rouge Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Households that rent: 23.2% (±2.9 points) in West Baton Rouge Parish, lower than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Places in West Baton Rouge Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis | 7,252 | 13.3% | 20.5% |
| Port Allen | 4,942 | 73.3% | 35.7% |
| Brusly | 2,593 | 38.4% | 10.5% |
| Erwinville | 2,420 | 32.5% | 23.2% |
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 West Baton Rouge Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana Parish | 3 | 5.8 | +0.0 |
| Union Parish | 6 | 5.8 | −0.1 |
| Assumption Parish | 6 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 10 | 5.6 | −0.2 |
| Evangeline Parish | 8 | 5.5 | −0.3 |
| Webster Parish | 10 | 5.4 | −0.4 |
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in West Baton Rouge Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in West Baton Rouge 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 — West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
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