Plumbers in Brown County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio has 11 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 35 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Brown County ranks 44 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,686 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 35
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Plumbers in Brown County: businesses and jobs
| Brown County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 35 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $1,704,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Brown County
| Brown County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.0% (±1.8 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.8% (±2.6 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 15.0% (±1.8 points) in Brown County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.3% (±0.6 points) in Brown County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 22.8% (±2.6 points) in Brown County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Brown County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township (Brown County) | 5,677 | 64.8% | 29.4% |
| Mount Orab | 4,987 | 33.3% | 40.2% |
| Sterling Township | 4,725 | 28.0% | 13.3% |
| Perry Township (Brown County) | 4,677 | 41.0% | 17.2% |
| Pike Township (Brown County) | 4,112 | 44.7% | 27.8% |
| Georgetown | 3,899 | 66.5% | 38.9% |
| Green Township (Brown County) | 3,607 | 33.7% | 42.1% |
| Clark Township (Brown County) | 2,939 | 68.4% | 19.0% |
| Lewis Township | 2,927 | 38.0% | 14.8% |
| Union Township (Brown County) | 2,744 | 64.5% | 33.8% |
| Huntington Township (Brown County) | 2,491 | 57.6% | 28.8% |
| Washington Township (Brown County) | 2,362 | 59.7% | 19.7% |
| Lake Lorelei | 1,746 | 37.1% | 7.8% |
| Ripley | 1,610 | 73.4% | 41.4% |
| Eagle Township (Brown County) | 1,591 | 27.7% | 29.0% |
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 Brown County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 4 | 5.6 | −0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 140 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Coshocton County | 9 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 35 | 5.7 | +0.1 |
| Jackson County | 8 | 5.5 | −0.1 |
| Hamilton County | 220 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
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 Brown County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Brown County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Brown County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Brown 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 Brown County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Brown 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 — Brown County, Ohio
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