Plumbers in Calvert County, Maryland
Calvert County, Maryland has 55 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 438 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 15.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.8 across Maryland.
Calvert County ranks 4 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $74,568 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, plumbers earn a median of $63,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 55
- Their employees
- 438
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 15.2
Plumbers in Calvert County: businesses and jobs
| Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 55 | 1,986 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 438 | 29,326 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $32,661,000 | $2,260,094,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 15.2 | 7.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Calvert County
| Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 12.8% (±1.5 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.2% (±0.8 points) in Calvert County, lower than across Maryland (10.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.6 points) in Calvert County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Households that rent: 12.8% (±1.5 points) in Calvert County, lower than across Maryland (32.4%).
Places in Calvert County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,241 | 26.0% | 7.2% |
| Chesapeake Beach | 6,456 | 26.7% | 17.2% |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | 45.2% | 15.5% |
| Prince Frederick | 2,955 | 11.9% | 52.2% |
| Huntingtown | 2,689 | 21.0% | 7.4% |
| Owings | 2,643 | 15.7% | 5.5% |
| Lusby | 2,595 | 32.6% | 20.5% |
| Solomons | 2,440 | 17.8% | 29.4% |
| North Beach | 2,296 | 41.0% | 43.4% |
| Dunkirk | 2,166 | 46.3% | 5.3% |
| Long Beach | 1,849 | 42.1% | 6.5% |
| Calvert Beach | 1,074 | 50.1% | 15.9% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Calvert County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's County | 34 | 15.4 | +0.2 |
| Caroline County | 21 | 15.5 | +0.3 |
| Carroll County | 113 | 16.9 | +1.7 |
| Harford County | 125 | 11.9 | −3.4 |
| St. Mary's County | 52 | 11.2 | −4.0 |
| Frederick County | 119 | 10.9 | −4.3 |
Licenses for plumbers in Maryland
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 Calvert County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Calvert County?
The Census Bureau counts 55 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Calvert County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Calvert County?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, plumbers earn a median of $63,270 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Calvert County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Calvert 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 Maryland (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 — Calvert County, Maryland
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