Plumbers in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio has 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 95 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Athens County ranks 28 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,358 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, plumbers earn a median of $62,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 95
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Plumbers in Athens County: businesses and jobs
| Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 95 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $4,309,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Athens County
| Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.5% (±1.8 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.5% (±1.1 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 39.6% (±2.3 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 22.5% (±1.8 points) in Athens County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Households that rent: 39.6% (±2.3 points) in Athens County, higher than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Athens County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 29,639 | 58.4% | 56.5% |
| Athens | 23,396 | 60.5% | 67.4% |
| York Township (Athens County) | 6,794 | 63.0% | 49.9% |
| Nelsonville | 4,279 | 70.2% | 60.5% |
| Trimble Township | 4,051 | 73.2% | 23.8% |
| Dover Township (Athens County) | 3,316 | 43.8% | 31.5% |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 2,841 | 46.1% | 26.2% |
| Alexander Township | 2,776 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| The Plains | 2,748 | 40.4% | 45.8% |
| Troy Township (Athens County) | 2,584 | 50.8% | 13.5% |
| Canaan Township (Athens County) | 1,888 | 41.9% | 33.3% |
| Carthage Township | 1,818 | 46.5% | 7.5% |
| Rome Township (Athens County) | 1,683 | 42.1% | 13.3% |
| Waterloo Township | 1,542 | 32.9% | 5.7% |
| Glouster | 1,473 | 86.5% | 32.9% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Athens County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County | 8 | 6.4 | −0.1 |
| Lake County | 69 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| Scioto County | 21 | 6.4 | −0.1 |
| Clinton County | 11 | 6.1 | −0.3 |
| Wood County | 39 | 6.8 | +0.3 |
| Preble County | 11 | 6.1 | −0.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in Ohio
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 Athens County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Athens County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Athens County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Athens County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, plumbers earn a median of $62,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Athens County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Athens 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 Ohio (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 — Athens County, Ohio
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