Plumbers in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County, North Dakota has 29 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 535 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across North Dakota.
Grand Forks County ranks 18 of 24 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,778 per employee a year.
Across North Dakota, plumbers earn a median of $62,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 29
- Their employees
- 535
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.6
Plumbers in Grand Forks County: businesses and jobs
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 29 | 336 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 535 | 3,368 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $42,681,000 | $239,479,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.6 | 8.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Grand Forks County
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 23.6% (±1.5 points) | 16.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 48.2% (±1.6 points) | 37.1% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.1% (±0.9 points) in Grand Forks County, lower than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 23.6% (±1.5 points) in Grand Forks County, higher than across North Dakota (16.1%).
Households that rent: 48.2% (±1.6 points) in Grand Forks County, higher than across North Dakota (37.1%).
Places in Grand Forks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 59,042 | 44.9% | 53.6% |
| Mekinock Township | 2,221 | 12.5% | 86.2% |
| Grand Forks AFB | 1,987 | 7.4% | 97.7% |
| Larimore | 1,240 | 76.0% | 22.3% |
| Thompson | 1,138 | 58.2% | 6.1% |
| Northwood | 1,046 | 73.4% | 35.8% |
| Brenna Township | 929 | 51.4% | 7.3% |
| Allendale Township | 595 | 50.4% | 0.0% |
| Grand Forks Township | 590 | 79.2% | 0.0% |
| Rye Township | 472 | 32.3% | 2.0% |
| Hegton Township | 371 | 71.7% | 8.3% |
| Manvel | 368 | 72.3% | 14.7% |
| Walle Township | 352 | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Emerado | 346 | 30.0% | 28.9% |
| Gilby | 322 | 79.4% | 3.7% |
Counties in North Dakota with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Grand Forks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembina County | 3 | 8.6 | +0.0 |
| Mercer County | 4 | 8.6 | +0.0 |
| Ramsey County | 5 | 8.5 | −0.0 |
| Ward County | 28 | 8.6 | +0.1 |
| Rolette County | 4 | 8.7 | +0.2 |
| Burleigh County | 40 | 9.1 | +0.6 |
Licenses for plumbers in North Dakota
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 Grand Forks County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Grand Forks County?
The Census Bureau counts 29 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Grand Forks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Grand Forks County?
Pay is published by state: across North Dakota, plumbers earn a median of $62,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Grand Forks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in Grand Forks 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 Dakota (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 — Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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