Plumbers in Chemung County, New York
Chemung County, New York has 25 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 218 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Chemung County ranks 20 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,991 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
- 25
- Their employees
- 218
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Plumbers in Chemung County: businesses and jobs
| Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 218 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $14,822,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Chemung County
| Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.1% (±1.8 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.7% (±0.6 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.6% (±1.5 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 34.1% (±1.8 points) in Chemung County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.1% (±0.1 points) in Chemung County, lower than across New York (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.7% (±0.6 points) in Chemung County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 31.6% (±1.5 points) in Chemung County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Chemung County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | 26,257 | 92.2% | 49.9% |
| Town of Horseheads | 18,854 | 81.7% | 32.7% |
| Town of Southport | 9,150 | 87.7% | 24.6% |
| Town of Big Flats | 7,592 | 63.4% | 20.9% |
| Town of Elmira | 6,662 | 93.2% | 17.2% |
| Southport (community) | 6,450 | 90.9% | 29.7% |
| Village of Horseheads | 6,449 | 84.1% | 39.6% |
| Big Flats (community) | 5,651 | 59.6% | 21.4% |
| West Elmira | 4,750 | 97.1% | 11.1% |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 4,110 | 94.1% | 47.7% |
| Town of Veteran | 3,269 | 73.1% | 14.7% |
| Horseheads North | 2,676 | 78.9% | 18.3% |
| Town of Catlin | 2,518 | 53.2% | 10.8% |
| Town of Chemung | 2,361 | 47.6% | 19.4% |
| Town of Erin | 1,912 | 56.4% | 8.3% |
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 Chemung County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | 32 | 6.4 | +0.0 |
| Onondaga County | 134 | 6.3 | −0.0 |
| Warren County | 26 | 6.4 | +0.1 |
| Oswego County | 34 | 6.2 | −0.2 |
| Seneca County | 10 | 6.2 | −0.2 |
| Albany County | 98 | 6.6 | +0.3 |
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 Chemung County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Chemung County?
The Census Bureau counts 25 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Chemung County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Chemung 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 Chemung County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Chemung 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 — Chemung County, New York
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