Plumbers in Union County, New Jersey
Union County, New Jersey has 207 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,519 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.1 across New Jersey.
Union County ranks 11 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,727 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, plumbers earn a median of $77,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 207
- Their employees
- 1,519
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.7
Plumbers in Union County: businesses and jobs
| Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 207 | 3,454 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,519 | 30,302 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $111,992,000 | $2,387,839,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.7 | 9.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Union County
| Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 23.5% (±0.8 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 13.1% (±0.5 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 42.6% (±0.8 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 23.5% (±0.8 points) in Union County, higher than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.5% (±0.1 points) in Union County, higher than across New Jersey (0.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 13.1% (±0.5 points) in Union County, higher than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Households that rent: 42.6% (±0.8 points) in Union County, higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Places in Union County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 137,302 | 72.6% | 74.4% |
| Union Township (Union County) | 61,071 | 78.5% | 28.5% |
| Plainfield | 55,236 | 84.7% | 55.2% |
| Linden | 44,192 | 75.8% | 40.5% |
| Westfield Town | 31,111 | 79.5% | 18.9% |
| Rahway | 30,109 | 65.0% | 48.5% |
| Scotch Plains Township | 24,843 | 81.2% | 21.0% |
| Cranford Township | 24,074 | 86.5% | 22.5% |
| Summit | 22,705 | 86.2% | 31.7% |
| Roselle Borough | 22,646 | 79.5% | 45.3% |
| Hillside Township | 22,349 | 91.2% | 32.7% |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 17,171 | 71.1% | 33.2% |
| Clark Township | 15,622 | 84.1% | 23.4% |
| Roselle Park Borough | 14,093 | 89.3% | 40.9% |
| New Providence Borough | 13,727 | 75.6% | 24.2% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Union County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 46 | 9.8 | +0.1 |
| Salem County | 29 | 10.5 | +0.7 |
| Gloucester County | 126 | 10.7 | +0.9 |
| Somerset County | 117 | 8.8 | −1.0 |
| Middlesex County | 277 | 8.7 | −1.0 |
| Atlantic County | 111 | 8.4 | −1.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in New Jersey
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 Union County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Union County?
The Census Bureau counts 207 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Union County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Union County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, plumbers earn a median of $77,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Union County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Union 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 Jersey (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 — Union County, New Jersey
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