Plumbers in Meeker County, Minnesota
Meeker County, Minnesota has 13 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 56 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Minnesota.
Meeker County ranks 11 of 76 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,304 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
- 13
- Their employees
- 56
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.1
Plumbers in Meeker County: businesses and jobs
| Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 1,816 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 56 | 21,283 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,041,000 | $1,796,193,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.1 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Meeker County
| Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.5% (±1.6 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 | 2.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Meeker County, lower than across Minnesota (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.8% (±0.7 points) in Meeker County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Households that rent: 20.7% (±1.8 points) in Meeker County, lower than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Meeker County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 6,576 | 61.4% | 39.3% |
| Dassel Township | 1,690 | 35.8% | 2.8% |
| Kingston Township | 1,436 | 64.1% | 7.8% |
| Dassel | 1,358 | 56.7% | 28.6% |
| Collinwood Township | 1,168 | 55.5% | 2.1% |
| Forest Prairie Township | 1,049 | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Eden Valley | 1,002 | 70.6% | 21.2% |
| Greenleaf Township | 897 | 56.9% | 9.6% |
| Grove City | 814 | 63.9% | 35.9% |
| Ellsworth Township | 792 | 40.2% | 2.7% |
| Litchfield Township | 786 | 51.0% | 9.2% |
| Watkins | 765 | 59.2% | 32.6% |
| Forest City Township | 707 | 48.0% | 2.7% |
| Union Grove Township | 634 | 60.9% | 2.6% |
| Manannah Township | 587 | 54.6% | 12.8% |
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 Meeker County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isanti County | 21 | 12.2 | +0.1 |
| Brown County | 14 | 11.8 | −0.3 |
| Lyon County | 13 | 11.5 | −0.6 |
| Mille Lacs County | 15 | 11.5 | −0.6 |
| Goodhue County | 24 | 11.3 | −0.8 |
| Benton County | 23 | 13.1 | +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 Meeker County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Meeker County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Meeker County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Meeker 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 Meeker County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Meeker 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 — Meeker County, Minnesota
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