Plumbers in Livingston County, Michigan
Livingston County, Michigan has 90 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 702 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Michigan.
Livingston County ranks 3 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,513 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
- 90
- Their employees
- 702
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.2
Plumbers in Livingston County: businesses and jobs
| Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 90 | 2,661 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 702 | 30,546 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $48,798,000 | $2,318,259,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.2 | 5.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Livingston County
| Livingston County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.3% (±0.7 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 13.1% (±0.8 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.3% (±0.7 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.5 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 13.1% (±0.8 points) in Livingston County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Livingston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Township | 21,200 | 38.4% | 7.1% |
| Genoa Township | 20,647 | 29.9% | 16.9% |
| Green Oak Township | 19,777 | 35.1% | 8.5% |
| Brighton Township | 19,349 | 39.6% | 5.0% |
| Hartland Township | 15,563 | 34.2% | 8.8% |
| Oceola Township | 14,740 | 23.4% | 10.1% |
| Tyrone Township (Livingston County) | 12,151 | 43.0% | 11.4% |
| Marion Township (Livingston County) | 11,669 | 33.3% | 6.1% |
| Howell | 10,021 | 51.4% | 46.1% |
| Handy Township | 8,723 | 39.5% | 14.8% |
| Howell Township | 8,286 | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Putnam Township | 7,841 | 42.6% | 12.5% |
| Brighton | 7,688 | 39.8% | 33.4% |
| Deerfield Township (Livingston County) | 4,145 | 42.1% | 6.2% |
| Iosco Township | 3,878 | 26.6% | 2.5% |
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 Livingston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | 59 | 11.2 | +0.0 |
| Emmet County | 26 | 11.8 | +0.6 |
| Charlevoix County | 17 | 9.6 | −1.6 |
| Clinton County | 31 | 9.3 | −1.9 |
| Lapeer County | 34 | 9.2 | −2.0 |
| Otsego County | 13 | 8.7 | −2.5 |
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 Livingston County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Livingston County?
The Census Bureau counts 90 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Livingston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Livingston 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 — Livingston County, Michigan
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