Plumbers in Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio has 51 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 646 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Fairfield County ranks 14 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,096 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
- 51
- Their employees
- 646
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.0
Plumbers in Fairfield County: businesses and jobs
| Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 51 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 646 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $42,698,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.0 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Fairfield County
| Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.5% (±0.9 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 25.1% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 14.5% (±0.9 points) in Fairfield County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Fairfield County, lower than across Ohio (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.3% (±0.5 points) in Fairfield County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 25.1% (±1.3 points) in Fairfield County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Fairfield County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Township | 48,117 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| Lancaster | 41,249 | 71.3% | 40.9% |
| Pickerington | 24,477 | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Bloom Township (Fairfield County) | 10,759 | 38.8% | 9.4% |
| Liberty Township (Fairfield County) | 8,395 | 54.2% | 22.4% |
| Walnut Township (Fairfield County) | 6,763 | 58.6% | 18.6% |
| Pleasant Township (Fairfield County) | 6,267 | 63.3% | 22.1% |
| Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) | 5,836 | 46.4% | 8.8% |
| Berne Township | 5,096 | 58.9% | 15.3% |
| Hocking Township | 4,896 | 48.1% | 18.7% |
| Clearcreek Township | 4,125 | 40.4% | 5.7% |
| Rush Creek Township | 4,040 | 62.8% | 15.2% |
| Baltimore | 3,050 | 73.1% | 46.4% |
| Amanda Township (Fairfield County) | 2,720 | 53.2% | 14.4% |
| Richland Township (Fairfield County) | 2,611 | 45.8% | 19.6% |
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 Fairfield County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darke County | 18 | 7.9 | −0.0 |
| Madison County | 13 | 7.9 | −0.1 |
| Clermont County | 73 | 8.3 | +0.3 |
| Sandusky County | 22 | 8.3 | +0.3 |
| Tuscarawas County | 31 | 7.6 | −0.4 |
| Washington County | 21 | 7.5 | −0.5 |
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 Fairfield County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Fairfield County?
The Census Bureau counts 51 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Fairfield County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Fairfield 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 — Fairfield County, Ohio
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