Plumbers in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County, Maryland has 119 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,393 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.8 across Maryland.
Frederick County ranks 7 of 24 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,849 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
- 119
- Their employees
- 1,393
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.9
Plumbers in Frederick County: businesses and jobs
| Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 119 | 1,986 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,393 | 29,326 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $102,872,000 | $2,260,094,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.9 | 7.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Frederick County
| Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±0.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.5% (±0.4 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 23.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.5% (±0.4 points) in Frederick County, lower than across Maryland (10.2%).
Households that rent: 23.0% (±0.9 points) in Frederick County, lower than across Maryland (32.4%).
Places in Frederick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 83,395 | 34.8% | 41.2% |
| Ballenger Creek | 26,390 | 10.5% | 35.3% |
| Linganore | 14,444 | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| Urbana | 14,260 | 3.8% | 19.7% |
| Green Valley | 13,602 | 40.9% | 1.8% |
| Brunswick | 8,450 | 47.2% | 13.9% |
| Walkersville | 6,414 | 31.0% | 12.8% |
| Thurmont | 6,254 | 41.5% | 26.7% |
| Spring Ridge | 5,922 | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| Middletown | 5,014 | 36.1% | 18.3% |
| Monrovia | 3,568 | 14.7% | 1.7% |
| Jefferson | 3,314 | 23.9% | 13.8% |
| Bartonsville | 3,282 | 15.8% | 5.1% |
| Braddock Heights | 2,892 | 58.7% | 9.5% |
| Emmitsburg | 2,845 | 48.4% | 27.7% |
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 Frederick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles County | 68 | 10.7 | −0.3 |
| St. Mary's County | 52 | 11.2 | +0.3 |
| Anne Arundel County | 246 | 10.4 | −0.5 |
| Talbot County | 20 | 10.1 | −0.8 |
| Harford County | 125 | 11.9 | +0.9 |
| Howard County | 112 | 8.9 | −2.0 |
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 Frederick County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Frederick County?
The Census Bureau counts 119 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Frederick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Frederick 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 Frederick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Frederick 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 — Frederick County, Maryland
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