Plumbers in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York has 41 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 605 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Schenectady County ranks 29 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,093 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
- 41
- Their employees
- 605
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.8
Plumbers in Schenectady County: businesses and jobs
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 605 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $43,011,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.8 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Schenectady County
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.7% (±1.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.8% (±0.7 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.0% (±1.2 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.8% (±0.7 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 36.0% (±1.2 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Schenectady County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 68,847 | 85.4% | 54.4% |
| Town of Rotterdam | 30,616 | 69.5% | 25.5% |
| Town of Glenville | 29,372 | 71.4% | 23.2% |
| Town of Niskayuna | 23,591 | 61.6% | 17.8% |
| Rotterdam (community) | 22,695 | 77.1% | 23.6% |
| Niskayuna (community) | 21,227 | 63.0% | 19.4% |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | 64.8% | 33.5% |
| Village of Scotia | 7,264 | 77.4% | 25.6% |
| Town of Duanesburg | 6,083 | 58.7% | 12.9% |
| Town of Princetown | 1,860 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | 48.6% | 25.5% |
| Village of Delanson | 263 | 89.3% | 7.3% |
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 Schenectady County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome County | 54 | 5.8 | +0.0 |
| Saratoga County | 64 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Clinton County | 22 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Rensselaer County | 42 | 5.6 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 202 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| Ontario County | 32 | 6.0 | +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 Schenectady County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Schenectady County?
The Census Bureau counts 41 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Schenectady County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Schenectady 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 Schenectady County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Schenectady 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 — Schenectady County, New York
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