Plumbers in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County, New York has 83 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 493 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Ulster County ranks 10 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,777 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
- 83
- Their employees
- 493
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.6
Plumbers in Ulster County: businesses and jobs
| Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 83 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 493 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $35,879,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.6 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Ulster County
| Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 26.5% (±1.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.3% (±0.5 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.1% (±1.5 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 26.5% (±1.4 points) in Ulster County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.3% (±0.5 points) in Ulster County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 30.1% (±1.5 points) in Ulster County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Ulster County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 23,911 | 89.8% | 51.6% |
| Town of Saugerties | 19,223 | 68.7% | 32.1% |
| Town of New Paltz | 15,330 | 57.8% | 48.6% |
| Town of Shawangunk | 13,365 | 51.4% | 17.2% |
| Town of Ulster | 12,675 | 61.4% | 30.5% |
| Town of Wawarsing | 12,533 | 73.2% | 34.3% |
| Town of Lloyd | 11,154 | 54.5% | 32.1% |
| Town of Plattekill | 10,406 | 51.3% | 33.1% |
| Town of Esopus | 9,561 | 71.8% | 16.7% |
| Town of Marlborough | 8,819 | 45.0% | 26.1% |
| Village of New Paltz | 8,314 | 59.4% | 79.7% |
| Town of Rochester | 7,362 | 58.1% | 17.1% |
| Highland (community) | 6,367 | 50.8% | 39.3% |
| Town of Woodstock | 6,258 | 72.9% | 16.3% |
| Town of Hurley | 6,163 | 72.9% | 9.2% |
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 Ulster County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens County | 945 | 10.4 | +0.8 |
| Genesee County | 21 | 8.0 | −1.6 |
| Dutchess County | 139 | 11.3 | +1.7 |
| Columbia County | 26 | 7.8 | −1.8 |
| Wayne County | 33 | 7.8 | −1.8 |
| Cayuga County | 27 | 7.3 | −2.3 |
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 Ulster County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Ulster County?
The Census Bureau counts 83 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Ulster County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Ulster 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 Ulster County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Ulster 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 — Ulster County, New York
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