Plumbers in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska has 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 13.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.7 across Nebraska.
Merrick County ranks 14 of 51 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,161 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 13.9
Plumbers in Merrick County: businesses and jobs
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 837 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 31 | 9,947 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,152,000 | $706,575,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 13.9 | 9.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Merrick County
| Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.0% (±4.6 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 17.8% (±3.0 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.0% (±4.6 points) in Merrick County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.8% (±0.9 points) in Merrick County, lower than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Households that rent: 17.8% (±3.0 points) in Merrick County, lower than across Nebraska (33.5%).
Places in Merrick County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | 3,061 | 66.7% | 26.1% |
| Vieregg Township | 983 | 39.3% | 8.0% |
| Clarksville Township | 671 | 55.4% | 7.5% |
| Loup Township (Merrick County) | 614 | 83.8% | 17.4% |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | 590 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Silver Creek Township (Merrick County) | 567 | 89.1% | 16.2% |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 513 | 69.2% | 14.2% |
| Palmer | 403 | 82.3% | 19.2% |
| Silver Creek | 341 | 90.0% | 22.9% |
| Clarks | 330 | 81.1% | 12.8% |
| Chapman | 290 | 78.9% | 21.2% |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 249 | 57.9% | 4.3% |
| Mead Township | 191 | 88.9% | 22.2% |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 181 | 72.1% | 18.6% |
| Prairie Island Township | 57 | 51.4% | 0.0% |
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 Merrick County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 8 | 13.8 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 5 | 13.6 | −0.3 |
| Valley County | 3 | 14.2 | +0.3 |
| Holt County | 7 | 14.3 | +0.4 |
| Kearney County | 4 | 13.4 | −0.5 |
| Hall County | 34 | 13.3 | −0.6 |
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 Merrick County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Merrick County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Merrick County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Merrick 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 Merrick County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Merrick 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 — Merrick County, Nebraska
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