Plumbers in Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County, Missouri has 22 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 133 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Missouri.
Johnson County ranks 22 of 91 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,165 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
- 22
- Their employees
- 133
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.7
Plumbers in Johnson County: businesses and jobs
| Johnson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 22 | 1,915 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 133 | 23,628 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $7,869,000 | $1,780,340,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.7 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Johnson County
| Johnson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.6% (±1.4 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.5% (±2.1 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.6% (±1.4 points) in Johnson County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.7 points) in Johnson County, lower than across Missouri (5.8%).
Households that rent: 36.5% (±2.1 points) in Johnson County, higher than across Missouri (31.9%).
Places in Johnson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | 19,582 | 42.7% | 53.8% |
| Whiteman AFB | 3,517 | 16.0% | 96.3% |
| Knob Noster | 2,838 | 32.3% | 45.8% |
| Holden | 1,989 | 67.0% | 37.0% |
| Leeton | 660 | 78.2% | 31.8% |
| Kingsville | 360 | 44.3% | 29.4% |
| Centerview | 248 | 43.0% | 22.1% |
| Chilhowee | 232 | 62.7% | 29.9% |
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 Johnson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | 15 | 9.7 | +0.0 |
| Cooper County | 7 | 9.6 | −0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 5 | 9.5 | −0.2 |
| Macon County | 7 | 9.4 | −0.2 |
| St. Francois County | 27 | 9.3 | −0.4 |
| Cass County | 46 | 10.0 | +0.4 |
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 Johnson County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Johnson County?
The Census Bureau counts 22 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Johnson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Johnson 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 — Johnson County, Missouri
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