Plumbers in Ontonagon County, Michigan
Ontonagon County, Michigan has 3 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 7 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Michigan.
Ontonagon County ranks 36 of 74 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,714 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 7
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Plumbers in Ontonagon County: businesses and jobs
| Ontonagon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 2,661 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 7 | 30,546 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $285,000 | $2,318,259,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 5.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Ontonagon County
| Ontonagon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.4% (±2.2 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 12.9% (±2.2 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 23.4% (±2.2 points) in Ontonagon County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.6 points) in Ontonagon County, lower than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 12.9% (±2.2 points) in Ontonagon County, lower than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Ontonagon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontonagon Township | 2,137 | 72.6% | 22.3% |
| Ontonagon | 1,355 | 79.7% | 33.2% |
| Greenland Township | 685 | 81.2% | 6.3% |
| Stannard Township | 656 | 65.4% | 5.9% |
| Carp Lake Township (Ontonagon County) | 506 | 82.3% | 5.6% |
| McMillan Township (Ontonagon County) | 462 | 73.6% | 12.1% |
| Bergland Township | 456 | 64.3% | 5.8% |
| Rockland Township | 366 | 74.7% | 1.5% |
| Interior Township | 226 | 58.3% | 12.3% |
| Haight Township | 190 | 52.4% | 14.0% |
| Matchwood Township | 105 | 61.6% | 16.7% |
| Bohemia Township | 61 | 54.8% | 0.0% |
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 Ontonagon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena County | 9 | 5.7 | +0.0 |
| Calhoun County | 34 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Saginaw County | 50 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Ionia County | 14 | 5.6 | −0.1 |
| Muskegon County | 42 | 5.6 | −0.1 |
| Hillsdale County | 13 | 6.0 | +0.3 |
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 Ontonagon County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Ontonagon County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Ontonagon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Ontonagon 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 — Ontonagon County, Michigan
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