Plumbers in Wayne County, Mississippi
Wayne County, Mississippi has 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.3 across Mississippi.
Wayne County ranks 26 of 56 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,381 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, plumbers earn a median of $57,960 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.5
Plumbers in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 709 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 21 | 6,851 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $596,000 | $417,667,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.5 | 5.3 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 4.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 14.7% (±3.2 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.0% (±0.5 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Mississippi (2.8%).
Households that rent: 14.7% (±3.2 points) in Wayne County, lower than across Mississippi (30.0%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 4,518 | 71.6% | 36.4% |
| State Line | 1,016 | 30.4% | 49.7% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 3 | 5.5 | +0.0 |
| Pearl River County | 14 | 5.5 | +0.0 |
| Sunflower County | 5 | 5.3 | −0.2 |
| Lauderdale County | 19 | 5.7 | +0.2 |
| Jackson County | 33 | 5.2 | −0.3 |
| Harrison County | 49 | 5.2 | −0.3 |
Licenses for plumbers in Mississippi
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 Wayne County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Wayne County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, plumbers earn a median of $57,960 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Wayne 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 Mississippi (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 — Wayne County, Mississippi
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