Plumbers in Brown County, Minnesota
Brown County, Minnesota has 14 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 61 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Minnesota.
Brown County ranks 12 of 76 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,541 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, plumbers earn a median of $83,280 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 61
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.8
Plumbers in Brown County: businesses and jobs
| Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 1,816 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 61 | 21,283 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,144,000 | $1,796,193,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.8 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Brown County
| Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.1% (±2.0 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.3% (±1.0 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 21.1% (±1.7 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 30.1% (±2.0 points) in Brown County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Brown County, lower than across Minnesota (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.3% (±1.0 points) in Brown County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Households that rent: 21.1% (±1.7 points) in Brown County, lower than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Brown County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 14,056 | 70.5% | 24.9% |
| Sleepy Eye | 3,444 | 68.6% | 21.8% |
| Springfield | 2,125 | 79.9% | 26.8% |
| Cottonwood Township | 861 | 60.6% | 5.4% |
| Milford Township | 760 | 61.8% | 6.6% |
| Home Township | 489 | 64.1% | 7.6% |
| Hanska | 380 | 75.9% | 16.9% |
| Comfrey | 338 | 66.4% | 27.3% |
| Burnstown Township | 316 | 57.2% | 4.9% |
| Linden Township | 299 | 78.3% | 24.3% |
| Sigel Township | 299 | 68.4% | 8.5% |
| Leavenworth Township | 291 | 75.4% | 2.4% |
| Prairieville Township | 278 | 68.0% | 3.2% |
| Lake Hanska Township | 276 | 67.9% | 8.5% |
| North Star Township (Brown County) | 273 | 65.8% | 9.7% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brown County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker County | 13 | 12.1 | +0.3 |
| Lyon County | 13 | 11.5 | −0.3 |
| Isanti County | 21 | 12.2 | +0.3 |
| Mille Lacs County | 15 | 11.5 | −0.4 |
| Goodhue County | 24 | 11.3 | −0.5 |
| Chisago County | 25 | 10.9 | −1.0 |
Licenses for plumbers in Minnesota
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 Brown County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Brown County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Brown County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Brown County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, plumbers earn a median of $83,280 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Brown County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Brown 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 Minnesota (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 — Brown County, Minnesota
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