Plumbers in Lapeer County, Michigan
Lapeer County, Michigan has 34 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 247 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Michigan.
Lapeer County ranks 6 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,255 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
- 34
- Their employees
- 247
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.2
Plumbers in Lapeer County: businesses and jobs
| Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 34 | 2,661 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 247 | 30,546 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $14,883,000 | $2,318,259,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.2 | 5.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lapeer County
| Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.9% (±1.1 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 | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 14.0% (±1.1 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Lapeer County, lower than across Michigan (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.2% (±0.3 points) in Lapeer County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 14.0% (±1.1 points) in Lapeer County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Lapeer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | 9,082 | 60.2% | 49.5% |
| Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | 8,002 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| Almont Township | 7,009 | 41.8% | 6.7% |
| Deerfield Township (Lapeer County) | 5,761 | 58.1% | 9.9% |
| Oregon Township | 5,699 | 66.7% | 4.1% |
| Elba Township (Lapeer County) | 5,244 | 60.6% | 5.4% |
| Lapeer Township | 4,971 | 53.7% | 9.5% |
| Dryden Township | 4,797 | 45.0% | 8.1% |
| Attica Township | 4,710 | 55.3% | 5.0% |
| Hadley Township | 4,541 | 48.1% | 5.7% |
| Metamora Township | 4,443 | 45.4% | 10.2% |
| Marathon Township | 4,442 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| Imlay City | 3,721 | 58.6% | 45.3% |
| North Branch Township | 3,550 | 52.5% | 9.8% |
| Arcadia Township (Lapeer County) | 3,164 | 44.1% | 6.2% |
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 Lapeer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 31 | 9.3 | +0.2 |
| Otsego County | 13 | 8.7 | −0.4 |
| Charlevoix County | 17 | 9.6 | +0.5 |
| Ottawa County | 100 | 8.5 | −0.6 |
| Leelanau County | 13 | 8.2 | −0.9 |
| Benzie County | 10 | 8.1 | −1.0 |
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 Lapeer County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Lapeer County?
The Census Bureau counts 34 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Lapeer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Lapeer 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 Lapeer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Lapeer 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 — Lapeer County, Michigan
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