Plumbers in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire has 206 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,988 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 12.0 across New Hampshire.
Hillsborough County ranks 3 of 10 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $77,662 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
- 206
- Their employees
- 1,988
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.6
Plumbers in Hillsborough County: businesses and jobs
| Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 206 | 776 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,988 | 5,608 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $154,393,000 | $437,045,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.6 | 12.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Hillsborough County
| Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.3% (±0.7 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.8% (±0.6 points) | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.6% (±0.7 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.3% (±0.1 points) in Hillsborough County, lower than across New Hampshire (0.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.8% (±0.6 points) in Hillsborough County, higher than across New Hampshire (7.7%).
Households that rent: 32.6% (±0.7 points) in Hillsborough County, higher than across New Hampshire (27.2%).
Places in Hillsborough County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 115,643 | 64.8% | 51.3% |
| Nashua | 91,294 | 60.3% | 44.2% |
| Merrimack | 28,164 | 33.3% | 11.1% |
| Hudson | 25,557 | 42.7% | 17.4% |
| Bedford | 23,746 | 30.2% | 17.1% |
| Goffstown | 18,513 | 46.0% | 17.3% |
| Milford | 16,337 | 45.3% | 35.1% |
| Pelham | 14,449 | 41.0% | 13.3% |
| Amherst | 11,861 | 55.5% | 8.1% |
| Weare | 9,170 | 35.5% | 6.5% |
| Milford (community) | 8,956 | 56.9% | 40.6% |
| Hollis | 8,603 | 52.1% | 8.3% |
| Litchfield | 8,499 | 35.6% | 13.3% |
| Hudson (community) | 7,469 | 64.5% | 26.8% |
| Peterborough | 6,408 | 64.8% | 43.7% |
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 Hillsborough County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | 42 | 10.8 | −0.8 |
| Carroll County | 43 | 10.6 | −1.0 |
| Cheshire County | 38 | 10.6 | −1.0 |
| Sullivan County | 21 | 9.6 | −2.0 |
| Grafton County | 48 | 9.2 | −2.3 |
| Strafford County | 51 | 9.0 | −2.6 |
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 Hillsborough County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Hillsborough County?
The Census Bureau counts 206 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Hillsborough County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Hillsborough 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 — Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
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