Plumbers in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County, Massachusetts has 278 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,130 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.1 across Massachusetts.
Bristol County ranks 7 of 14 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $78,151 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, plumbers earn a median of $83,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 278
- Their employees
- 2,130
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Plumbers in Bristol County: businesses and jobs
| Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 278 | 3,069 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,130 | 29,674 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $166,461,000 | $2,713,661,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 10.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Bristol County
| Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.8% (±0.7 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 37.7% (±0.8 points) | 37.5% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 31.8% (±0.7 points) in Bristol County, higher than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Bristol County, higher than across Massachusetts (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.4% (±0.4 points) in Bristol County, lower than across Massachusetts (12.3%).
Places in Bristol County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 100,998 | 84.2% | 59.7% |
| Fall River | 94,082 | 78.2% | 64.7% |
| Taunton | 60,433 | 64.5% | 37.9% |
| Attleboro | 46,762 | 61.2% | 33.8% |
| Dartmouth | 33,328 | 62.0% | 24.0% |
| North Attleborough Town | 30,984 | 57.1% | 27.9% |
| Easton | 25,316 | 51.3% | 18.4% |
| Mansfield | 23,931 | 49.2% | 26.9% |
| Norton | 19,240 | 45.8% | 16.2% |
| Somerset (community) | 18,298 | 80.6% | 13.1% |
| Somerset | 18,298 | 80.6% | 13.1% |
| Swansea | 17,359 | 73.4% | 14.8% |
| Westport | 16,484 | 59.4% | 17.1% |
| Fairhaven | 15,903 | 80.8% | 25.6% |
| Seekonk | 15,694 | 65.3% | 13.0% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bristol County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 770 | 11.6 | +0.2 |
| Norfolk County | 358 | 12.1 | +0.8 |
| Barnstable County | 205 | 12.3 | +1.0 |
| Essex County | 331 | 10.0 | −1.3 |
| Berkshire County | 70 | 10.0 | −1.3 |
| Worcester County | 328 | 9.2 | −2.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in Massachusetts
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 Bristol County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Bristol County?
The Census Bureau counts 278 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Bristol County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Bristol County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, plumbers earn a median of $83,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Bristol County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Bristol 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 Massachusetts (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 — Bristol County, Massachusetts
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