Plumbers in Wayne County, New York
Wayne County, New York has 33 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 172 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.2 across New York.
Wayne County ranks 13 of 59 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,605 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
- 33
- Their employees
- 172
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.8
Plumbers in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 33 | 7,061 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 172 | 65,999 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $10,424,000 | $5,224,688,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.0% (±1.5 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 20.1% (±1.2 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 1.2% (±0.6 points) in Wayne County, higher than across New York (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.4 points) in Wayne County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 20.1% (±1.2 points) in Wayne County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Arcadia | 13,601 | 74.0% | 29.6% |
| Town of Ontario | 10,491 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| Town of Walworth | 9,273 | 45.6% | 5.1% |
| Town of Macedon | 9,243 | 47.1% | 17.9% |
| Village of Newark | 8,991 | 81.2% | 39.5% |
| Town of Sodus | 8,080 | 73.0% | 18.1% |
| Town of Palmyra | 7,354 | 79.0% | 29.4% |
| Town of Williamson | 6,823 | 62.2% | 13.1% |
| Gananda | 6,273 | 16.0% | 6.6% |
| Town of Lyons | 5,594 | 78.7% | 25.1% |
| Town of Marion | 4,523 | 56.9% | 23.1% |
| Town of Galen | 4,369 | 77.6% | 19.8% |
| Town of Wolcott | 3,971 | 68.2% | 22.8% |
| Lyons (community) | 3,738 | 88.0% | 28.2% |
| Village of Palmyra | 3,287 | 88.1% | 50.0% |
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 Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 26 | 7.8 | +0.0 |
| Genesee County | 21 | 8.0 | +0.3 |
| Cayuga County | 27 | 7.3 | −0.4 |
| Kings County | 784 | 7.1 | −0.6 |
| Niagara County | 68 | 6.8 | −1.0 |
| Albany County | 98 | 6.6 | −1.1 |
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 Wayne County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 33 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Wayne 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 — Wayne County, New York
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