Plumbers in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County, North Carolina has 21 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 180 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.1 across North Carolina.
Rutherford County ranks 69 of 94 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,761 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
- 21
- Their employees
- 180
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Plumbers in Rutherford County: businesses and jobs
| Rutherford County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 3,973 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 180 | 45,037 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $9,857,000 | $2,788,002,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 8.1 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Rutherford County
| Rutherford County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.1% (±2.1 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.6% (±1.2 points) in Rutherford County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.3 points) in Rutherford County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Households that rent: 26.1% (±2.1 points) in Rutherford County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Places in Rutherford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 7,363 | 78.4% | 54.6% |
| Spindale | 4,131 | 74.3% | 56.4% |
| Rutherfordton | 3,680 | 51.6% | 35.7% |
| Lake Lure | 1,543 | 32.7% | 11.9% |
| Ellenboro | 901 | 62.1% | 34.6% |
| Ruth | 510 | 40.8% | 24.7% |
| Bostic | 433 | 57.7% | 31.9% |
| Chimney Rock Village | 122 | 73.0% | 43.1% |
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 Rutherford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County | 24 | 6.4 | +0.0 |
| Ashe County | 11 | 6.4 | −0.0 |
| Columbus County | 15 | 6.4 | −0.0 |
| Martin County | 7 | 6.3 | −0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 91 | 6.3 | −0.1 |
| Watauga County | 22 | 6.6 | +0.2 |
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 Rutherford County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Rutherford County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Rutherford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Rutherford 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 — Rutherford County, North Carolina
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