Plumbers in Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County, Michigan has 84 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,975 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Michigan.
Genesee County ranks 54 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $86,656 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, plumbers earn a median of $77,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 84
- Their employees
- 1,975
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.6
Plumbers in Genesee County: businesses and jobs
| Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 84 | 2,661 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,975 | 30,546 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $171,146,000 | $2,318,259,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Genesee County
| Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.6% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.4 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 29.3% (±0.7 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.6% (±0.6 points) in Genesee County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Genesee County, lower than across Michigan (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.3% (±0.4 points) in Genesee County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 29.3% (±0.7 points) in Genesee County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Genesee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | 80,175 | 93.7% | 46.2% |
| Grand Blanc Charter Township | 39,943 | 47.3% | 29.6% |
| Flint Charter Township | 31,136 | 70.7% | 39.1% |
| Burton | 29,500 | 70.0% | 23.8% |
| Davison Township | 20,434 | 49.1% | 38.1% |
| Genesee Charter Township | 20,381 | 72.2% | 23.8% |
| Mount Morris Township | 19,752 | 77.3% | 33.2% |
| Fenton Charter Township | 17,067 | 37.5% | 8.1% |
| Mundy Township | 15,311 | 52.3% | 11.6% |
| Vienna Charter Township | 13,157 | 68.4% | 18.0% |
| Fenton | 11,906 | 48.5% | 36.9% |
| Flushing Charter Township | 10,604 | 60.4% | 6.4% |
| Richfield Township (Genesee County) | 8,971 | 46.1% | 12.1% |
| Beecher | 8,412 | 94.2% | 51.4% |
| Atlas Township | 8,291 | 52.2% | 4.9% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Genesee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanilac County | 10 | 4.6 | +0.0 |
| Oceana County | 7 | 4.5 | −0.1 |
| Gladwin County | 8 | 4.7 | +0.1 |
| Mackinac County | 5 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
| St. Joseph County | 12 | 4.4 | −0.2 |
| Osceola County | 6 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Michigan
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 Genesee County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Genesee County?
The Census Bureau counts 84 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Genesee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Genesee County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, plumbers earn a median of $77,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Genesee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Genesee 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 Michigan (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 — Genesee County, Michigan
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