Plumbers in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County, North Carolina has 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 23 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.1 across North Carolina.
Alleghany County ranks 21 of 94 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,130 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, plumbers earn a median of $50,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 23
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.3
Plumbers in Alleghany County: businesses and jobs
| Alleghany County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 3,973 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 23 | 45,037 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $946,000 | $2,788,002,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.3 | 8.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Alleghany County
| Alleghany County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 25.6% (±3.5 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.1% (±0.2 points) in Alleghany County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Households that rent: 25.6% (±3.5 points) in Alleghany County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Places in Alleghany County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1,928 | 76.0% | 41.8% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Alleghany County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person County | 19 | 10.2 | −0.0 |
| New Hanover County | 124 | 10.3 | +0.1 |
| Hyde County | 3 | 10.2 | −0.1 |
| Davie County | 20 | 10.4 | +0.1 |
| Anson County | 10 | 10.0 | −0.2 |
| Alamance County | 77 | 10.0 | −0.3 |
Licenses for plumbers in North Carolina
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 Alleghany County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Alleghany County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Alleghany County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Alleghany County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, plumbers earn a median of $50,990 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Alleghany County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Alleghany 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 North Carolina (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 — Alleghany County, North Carolina
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