Plumbers in St. Louis County, Minnesota
St. Louis County, Minnesota has 76 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,259 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Minnesota.
St. Louis County ranks 52 of 76 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $100,269 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
- 76
- Their employees
- 1,259
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.3
Plumbers in St. Louis County: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 76 | 1,816 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,259 | 21,283 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $126,239,000 | $1,796,193,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis County
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.4% (±0.9 points) in St. Louis County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.7% (±0.2 points) in St. Louis County, higher than across Minnesota (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.4% (±0.6 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Places in St. Louis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 87,093 | 77.8% | 40.6% |
| Hibbing | 16,057 | 78.9% | 28.9% |
| Hermantown | 10,218 | 38.5% | 26.9% |
| Virginia | 8,332 | 83.1% | 40.7% |
| Chisholm | 4,712 | 92.3% | 27.8% |
| Rice Lake | 4,153 | 61.1% | 9.7% |
| Eveleth | 3,448 | 91.2% | 33.2% |
| Ely | 3,240 | 83.5% | 36.6% |
| White Township | 3,109 | 85.8% | 12.5% |
| Proctor | 3,100 | 67.2% | 22.7% |
| Mountain Iron | 2,860 | 73.0% | 30.1% |
| Grand Lake Township | 2,715 | 52.8% | 18.4% |
| Canosia Township | 2,305 | 44.1% | 12.8% |
| Lakewood Township | 2,248 | 42.5% | 2.2% |
| Duluth Township | 2,158 | 46.3% | 8.3% |
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 St. Louis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington County | 5 | 7.4 | +0.1 |
| Cass County | 18 | 7.4 | +0.1 |
| Martin County | 7 | 7.2 | −0.1 |
| Stevens County | 3 | 7.2 | −0.1 |
| Nobles County | 6 | 7.1 | −0.1 |
| Aitkin County | 11 | 7.7 | +0.4 |
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 St. Louis County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in St. Louis County?
The Census Bureau counts 76 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in St. Louis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in St. Louis 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 — St. Louis County, Minnesota
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