Plumbers in Montgomery County, New York
Montgomery County, New York has 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Montgomery County ranks 53 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,326 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.5
Plumbers in Montgomery County: businesses and jobs
| Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 43 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $2,078,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.5 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Montgomery County
| Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 46.9% (±2.1 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.8 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 29.6% (±2.0 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 46.9% (±2.1 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 1.0% (±0.5 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across New York (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.8 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 29.6% (±2.0 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Montgomery County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | 91.9% | 47.0% |
| Town of Amsterdam | 5,578 | 70.1% | 16.3% |
| Town of Minden | 4,181 | 76.3% | 21.6% |
| Town of Canajoharie | 3,658 | 86.5% | 20.1% |
| Town of Mohawk | 3,560 | 73.4% | 19.8% |
| Town of Palatine | 3,200 | 58.8% | 26.3% |
| Town of Florida | 2,690 | 64.3% | 10.1% |
| Town of St. Johnsville | 2,583 | 81.6% | 31.9% |
| Town of Glen | 2,555 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Village of Fort Plain | 2,290 | 88.1% | 28.5% |
| Town of Root | 1,963 | 51.7% | 11.4% |
| Village of Canajoharie | 1,839 | 96.7% | 33.6% |
| Village of St. Johnsville | 1,790 | 93.1% | 37.9% |
| Town of Charleston | 1,394 | 50.7% | 8.1% |
| Village of Hagaman | 1,044 | 86.1% | 19.5% |
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 Montgomery County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie County | 6 | 3.6 | +0.1 |
| Delaware County | 10 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Orleans County | 6 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Herkimer County | 12 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
| Chenango County | 8 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Cattaraugus County | 15 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
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 Montgomery County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Montgomery County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Montgomery County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Montgomery 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 — Montgomery County, New York
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