Plumbers in Marquette County, Michigan
Marquette County, Michigan has 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 207 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Michigan.
Marquette County ranks 47 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,599 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 207
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.1
Plumbers in Marquette County: businesses and jobs
| Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 2,661 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 207 | 30,546 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $13,579,000 | $2,318,259,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.1 | 5.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Marquette County
| Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.6% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.4% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 20.6% (±1.4 points) in Marquette County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Households that rent: 30.4% (±1.5 points) in Marquette County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Marquette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 21,325 | 71.1% | 53.7% |
| Forsyth Township | 6,249 | 67.0% | 21.4% |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | 87.7% | 30.2% |
| Chocolay Charter Township | 5,964 | 67.4% | 14.7% |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | 80.7% | 23.5% |
| Marquette Charter Township | 4,173 | 37.5% | 41.8% |
| Ishpeming Township | 3,416 | 72.8% | 9.2% |
| Negaunee Township | 3,255 | 41.2% | 6.4% |
| Harvey | 2,880 | 55.5% | 18.8% |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | 77.9% | 5.8% |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | 93.3% | 60.5% |
| Sands Township | 2,425 | 41.8% | 4.0% |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | 37.1% | 48.1% |
| Ely Township | 1,843 | 68.5% | 3.9% |
| Gwinn | 1,435 | 81.2% | 28.7% |
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 Marquette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee County | 8 | 5.1 | +0.0 |
| Presque Isle County | 5 | 5.1 | +0.0 |
| Monroe County | 34 | 5.1 | +0.0 |
| Kalamazoo County | 59 | 5.1 | +0.1 |
| Gratiot County | 8 | 5.0 | −0.1 |
| Chippewa County | 10 | 4.9 | −0.1 |
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 Marquette County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Marquette County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Marquette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Marquette 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 Marquette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Marquette 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 — Marquette County, Michigan
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