Plumbers in Clay County, Missouri
Clay County, Missouri has 73 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 726 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Missouri.
Clay County ranks 56 of 91 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,577 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, plumbers earn a median of $62,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 73
- Their employees
- 726
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.8
Plumbers in Clay County: businesses and jobs
| Clay County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 73 | 1,915 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 726 | 23,628 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $50,513,000 | $1,780,340,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Clay County
| Clay County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.5% (±1.1 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.3% (±0.5 points) in Clay County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.9% (±0.6 points) in Clay County, higher than across Missouri (5.8%).
Households that rent: 30.5% (±1.1 points) in Clay County, lower than across Missouri (31.9%).
Places in Clay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 30,689 | 40.5% | 27.0% |
| Gladstone | 27,207 | 64.4% | 31.6% |
| Kearney | 10,885 | 17.4% | 25.5% |
| Smithville | 10,705 | 23.3% | 15.8% |
| Excelsior Springs | 10,484 | 64.4% | 31.8% |
| North Kansas City | 4,983 | 58.1% | 74.1% |
| Pleasant Valley | 2,736 | 46.5% | 34.3% |
| Claycomo | 1,820 | 78.8% | 43.7% |
| Glenaire | 587 | 71.2% | 16.5% |
| Holt | 440 | 72.5% | 40.9% |
| Oakview | 377 | 79.5% | 19.3% |
| Avondale | 308 | 93.1% | 31.8% |
| Missouri City | 215 | 72.4% | 17.5% |
| Oakwood Park | 204 | 97.8% | 12.5% |
| Birmingham | 189 | 86.1% | 20.3% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Clay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon County | 6 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 3 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Howard County | 3 | 6.9 | +0.1 |
| Linn County | 4 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Polk County | 9 | 6.7 | −0.1 |
| Benton County | 9 | 6.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Missouri
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 Clay County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Clay County?
The Census Bureau counts 73 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Clay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Clay County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, plumbers earn a median of $62,090 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Clay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Clay 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 Missouri (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 — Clay County, Missouri
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