Plumbers in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County, New Hampshire has 38 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 171 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.0 across New Hampshire.
Cheshire County ranks 6 of 10 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,123 per employee a year.
Across New Hampshire, plumbers earn a median of $62,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 38
- Their employees
- 171
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.6
Plumbers in Cheshire County: businesses and jobs
| Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 38 | 776 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 171 | 5,608 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $11,307,000 | $437,045,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.6 | 12.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cheshire County
| Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.0% (±1.7 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.3% (±0.8 points) | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 27.3% (±1.7 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.0% (±1.7 points) in Cheshire County, higher than across New Hampshire (18.6%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Cheshire County, lower than across New Hampshire (0.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.3% (±0.8 points) in Cheshire County, lower than across New Hampshire (7.7%).
Places in Cheshire County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene | 22,939 | 72.2% | 44.9% |
| Swanzey | 7,398 | 53.1% | 28.3% |
| Rindge | 6,497 | 40.4% | 15.2% |
| Jaffrey | 5,448 | 64.6% | 18.2% |
| Winchester | 4,212 | 53.1% | 27.3% |
| Hinsdale | 3,997 | 71.5% | 19.8% |
| Walpole | 3,690 | 61.8% | 30.1% |
| Chesterfield | 3,622 | 47.8% | 16.4% |
| Jaffrey (community) | 3,277 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,278 | 61.8% | 5.8% |
| Westmoreland | 2,237 | 62.4% | 10.7% |
| Marlborough | 2,207 | 58.0% | 31.9% |
| Troy | 2,005 | 69.3% | 22.8% |
| Dublin | 1,688 | 62.1% | 16.8% |
| Hinsdale (community) | 1,580 | 89.8% | 34.2% |
Counties in New Hampshire with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cheshire County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 43 | 10.6 | +0.1 |
| Belknap County | 42 | 10.8 | +0.2 |
| Hillsborough County | 206 | 11.6 | +1.0 |
| Sullivan County | 21 | 9.6 | −1.0 |
| Grafton County | 48 | 9.2 | −1.3 |
| Strafford County | 51 | 9.0 | −1.6 |
Licenses for plumbers in New Hampshire
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 Cheshire County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Cheshire County?
The Census Bureau counts 38 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Cheshire County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Cheshire County?
Pay is published by state: across New Hampshire, plumbers earn a median of $62,030 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Cheshire County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Cheshire 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 New Hampshire (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 — Cheshire County, New Hampshire
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