Plumbers in St. Lawrence County, New York
St. Lawrence County, New York has 21 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 247 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
St. Lawrence County ranks 47 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,636 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 247
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Plumbers in St. Lawrence County: businesses and jobs
| St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 247 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $15,965,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in St. Lawrence County
| St. Lawrence County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.0% (±1.3 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.7% (±0.8 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.1% (±1.9 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 1.7% (±0.5 points) in St. Lawrence County, higher than across New York (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.7% (±0.8 points) in St. Lawrence County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 28.1% (±1.9 points) in St. Lawrence County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in St. Lawrence County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Potsdam | 14,819 | 64.8% | 43.7% |
| Town of Massena | 12,319 | 86.9% | 39.1% |
| Town of Canton | 11,551 | 64.5% | 40.6% |
| Village of Massena | 10,238 | 90.2% | 44.6% |
| Ogdensburg | 9,455 | 91.1% | 33.5% |
| Village of Potsdam | 8,427 | 74.6% | 65.6% |
| Village of Canton | 7,167 | 71.0% | 53.8% |
| Town of Gouverneur | 6,486 | 84.1% | 43.3% |
| Town of Norfolk | 4,402 | 61.1% | 23.9% |
| Town of Lisbon | 4,235 | 49.9% | 8.2% |
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | 25.3% | 31.8% |
| Town of Oswegatchie | 4,025 | 55.3% | 12.6% |
| Town of Stockholm | 3,826 | 51.2% | 21.3% |
| Village of Gouverneur | 3,615 | 83.3% | 56.3% |
| Town of Louisville | 3,013 | 40.5% | 16.2% |
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 St. Lawrence County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 12 | 3.9 | −0.1 |
| Steuben County | 18 | 3.8 | −0.3 |
| Franklin County | 11 | 4.3 | +0.3 |
| Otsego County | 13 | 4.3 | +0.3 |
| Jefferson County | 27 | 4.4 | +0.3 |
| Cattaraugus County | 15 | 3.7 | −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 St. Lawrence County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in St. Lawrence County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in St. Lawrence County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in St. Lawrence 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 — St. Lawrence County, New York
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