Plumbers in Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County, Nebraska has 4 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 14 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.7 across Nebraska.
Kearney County ranks 17 of 51 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,714 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, plumbers earn a median of $62,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 14
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.4
Plumbers in Kearney County: businesses and jobs
| Kearney County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 837 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 14 | 9,947 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $626,000 | $706,575,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.4 | 9.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Kearney County
| Kearney County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.7% (±4.2 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.5% (±3.8 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.7% (±4.2 points) in Kearney County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.0% (±0.8 points) in Kearney County, lower than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Households that rent: 22.5% (±3.8 points) in Kearney County, lower than across Nebraska (33.5%).
Places in Kearney County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 3,108 | 80.8% | 24.6% |
| Axtell | 818 | 71.4% | 9.2% |
| Wilcox | 336 | 86.1% | 32.1% |
| Heartwell | 97 | 92.8% | 45.2% |
| Norman | 36 | 88.4% | 7.7% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kearney County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County | 34 | 13.3 | −0.1 |
| Knox County | 6 | 13.3 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 5 | 13.6 | +0.2 |
| Saline County | 8 | 13.8 | +0.4 |
| Sarpy County | 99 | 12.9 | −0.5 |
| Merrick County | 5 | 13.9 | +0.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Nebraska
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 Kearney County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Kearney County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Kearney County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Kearney County?
Pay is published by state: across Nebraska, plumbers earn a median of $62,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Kearney County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Kearney 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 Nebraska (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 — Kearney County, Nebraska
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