Plumbers in Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County, Minnesota has 62 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 571 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.1 across Minnesota.
Stearns County ranks 32 of 76 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,375 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
- 62
- Their employees
- 571
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.3
Plumbers in Stearns County: businesses and jobs
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 62 | 1,816 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 571 | 21,283 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $45,323,000 | $1,796,193,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Stearns County
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.2% (±0.8 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.1% (±1.1 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.2% (±0.8 points) in Stearns County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.7% (±0.9 points) in Stearns County, higher than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Households that rent: 32.1% (±1.1 points) in Stearns County, higher than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Stearns County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 70,629 | 48.4% | 51.4% |
| Sartell | 19,758 | 14.1% | 38.2% |
| Waite Park | 8,399 | 28.8% | 48.7% |
| St. Joseph | 7,021 | 34.7% | 36.0% |
| Sauk Centre | 4,621 | 64.4% | 44.0% |
| Cold Spring | 4,249 | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Melrose | 3,671 | 64.7% | 26.3% |
| St. Augusta | 3,625 | 27.6% | 8.9% |
| Collegeville Township | 3,351 | 39.9% | 7.6% |
| Brockway Township | 2,951 | 37.6% | 6.9% |
| Albany | 2,821 | 47.6% | 33.2% |
| Wakefield Township | 2,800 | 51.9% | 2.9% |
| Paynesville | 2,519 | 66.0% | 31.4% |
| Rockville | 2,452 | 47.1% | 10.0% |
| St. Wendel Township | 2,315 | 59.2% | 17.5% |
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 Stearns County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman County | 3 | 9.3 | +0.0 |
| Fillmore County | 9 | 9.3 | −0.0 |
| Pipestone County | 4 | 9.2 | −0.1 |
| McLeod County | 15 | 9.4 | +0.1 |
| Rock County | 4 | 9.4 | +0.1 |
| Hubbard County | 14 | 9.5 | +0.2 |
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 Stearns County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Stearns County?
The Census Bureau counts 62 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Stearns County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Stearns 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 Stearns County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Stearns 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 — Stearns County, Minnesota
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