Plumbers in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio has 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Defiance County ranks 71 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,350 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.2
Plumbers in Defiance County: businesses and jobs
| Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 20 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $827,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.2 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Defiance County
| Defiance County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.9% (±2.6 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 | 2.9% (±1.1 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 20.7% (±2.0 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.9% (±2.6 points) in Defiance County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±1.1 points) in Defiance County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 20.7% (±2.0 points) in Defiance County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Defiance County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance | 17,276 | 71.6% | 30.9% |
| Defiance Township | 13,281 | 70.7% | 26.0% |
| Noble Township (Defiance County) | 5,979 | 72.6% | 31.6% |
| Hicksville Township | 4,910 | 68.4% | 19.2% |
| Hicksville | 3,174 | 75.5% | 23.9% |
| Richland Township (Defiance County) | 2,986 | 57.8% | 13.3% |
| Tiffin Township (Defiance County) | 2,233 | 77.4% | 11.3% |
| Delaware Township (Defiance County) | 2,008 | 60.5% | 10.6% |
| Highland Township (Defiance County) | 1,744 | 72.9% | 7.2% |
| Milford Township (Defiance County) | 1,671 | 42.4% | 8.5% |
| Washington Township (Defiance County) | 1,578 | 67.5% | 7.7% |
| Mark Township | 766 | 66.6% | 11.3% |
| Sherwood | 762 | 70.9% | 12.1% |
| Adams Township (Defiance County) | 640 | 61.2% | 13.3% |
| Farmer Township | 547 | 68.7% | 15.0% |
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 Defiance County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams County | 7 | 4.2 | +0.0 |
| Portage County | 30 | 4.2 | −0.0 |
| Champaign County | 7 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Morgan County | 3 | 4.1 | −0.1 |
| Union County | 11 | 4.4 | +0.1 |
| Ross County | 13 | 4.1 | −0.2 |
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 Defiance County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Defiance County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Defiance County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Defiance 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 Defiance County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Defiance 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 — Defiance County, Ohio
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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