Plumbers in McKenzie County, North Dakota
McKenzie County, North Dakota has 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 16 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across North Dakota.
McKenzie County ranks 23 of 24 counties in North Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,875 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 16
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Plumbers in McKenzie County: businesses and jobs
| McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 336 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 16 | 3,368 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,006,000 | $239,479,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 8.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in McKenzie County
| McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.4% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 21.5% (±3.7 points) | 16.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 46.6% (±4.6 points) | 37.1% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.4% (±2.0 points) in McKenzie County, lower than across North Dakota (11.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 21.5% (±3.7 points) in McKenzie County, higher than across North Dakota (16.1%).
Households that rent: 46.6% (±4.6 points) in McKenzie County, higher than across North Dakota (37.1%).
Places in McKenzie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City | 6,039 | 9.5% | 70.7% |
| Yellowstone Township | 474 | 56.9% | 11.0% |
| Alex Township | 343 | 15.5% | 54.5% |
| Alexander | 255 | 54.8% | 15.0% |
| Tri Township | 238 | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Sioux Township | 221 | 73.1% | 40.2% |
| Arnegard | 201 | 33.0% | 29.7% |
| Twin Valley Township | 185 | 20.1% | 0.0% |
| Grail Township | 133 | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Elm Tree Township | 126 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Antelope Creek Township | 69 | 68.3% | 9.1% |
| Blue Butte Township | 69 | 58.3% | 0.0% |
| Keene Township | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Hawkeye Township (McKenzie County) | 14 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Randolph Township | 9 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
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 McKenzie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stutsman County | 7 | 6.7 | +0.3 |
| Williams County | 12 | 5.9 | −0.6 |
| Barnes County | 4 | 7.0 | +0.6 |
| Mountrail County | 4 | 7.8 | +1.4 |
| Ramsey County | 5 | 8.5 | +2.1 |
| Grand Forks County | 29 | 8.6 | +2.1 |
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 McKenzie County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in McKenzie County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in McKenzie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in McKenzie 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 McKenzie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Dakota, and a city or county in McKenzie 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 — McKenzie County, North Dakota
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