Plumbers in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York has 27 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 127 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Cayuga County ranks 14 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,772 per employee a year.
Across New York, plumbers earn a median of $78,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 27
- Their employees
- 127
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.3
Plumbers in Cayuga County: businesses and jobs
| Cayuga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 127 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $6,956,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cayuga County
| Cayuga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 36.6% (±1.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.8% (±0.8 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±1.6 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 36.6% (±1.7 points) in Cayuga County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.8% (±0.8 points) in Cayuga County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 28.6% (±1.6 points) in Cayuga County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Cayuga County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 26,285 | 87.4% | 51.4% |
| Town of Brutus | 4,269 | 59.5% | 25.8% |
| Town of Owasco | 3,511 | 67.9% | 5.8% |
| Town of Sennett | 3,264 | 61.2% | 8.8% |
| Town of Sterling | 3,192 | 66.4% | 9.6% |
| Town of Moravia | 3,110 | 71.6% | 26.0% |
| Town of Aurelius | 2,593 | 61.9% | 7.7% |
| Town of Cato | 2,542 | 53.8% | 12.9% |
| Town of Fleming | 2,463 | 79.3% | 13.3% |
| Town of Springport | 2,352 | 57.8% | 19.5% |
| Town of Ira | 2,019 | 53.3% | 11.1% |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | 73.8% | 6.3% |
| Village of Weedsport | 1,954 | 80.8% | 33.9% |
| Town of Victory | 1,907 | 59.9% | 9.0% |
| Town of Conquest | 1,874 | 53.6% | 9.6% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cayuga County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County | 784 | 7.1 | −0.2 |
| Wayne County | 33 | 7.8 | +0.4 |
| Columbia County | 26 | 7.8 | +0.5 |
| Niagara County | 68 | 6.8 | −0.6 |
| Genesee County | 21 | 8.0 | +0.7 |
| Albany County | 98 | 6.6 | −0.7 |
Licenses for plumbers in New York
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 Cayuga County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Cayuga County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Cayuga County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Cayuga County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, plumbers earn a median of $78,460 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Cayuga County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Cayuga 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 York (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 — Cayuga County, New York
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