Plumbers in Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio has 240 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 5,937 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Franklin County ranks 76 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $76,224 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
- 240
- Their employees
- 5,937
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Plumbers in Franklin County: businesses and jobs
| Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 240 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 5,937 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $452,540,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Franklin County
| Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.3 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.6% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 47.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.3 points) in Franklin County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.6% (±0.3 points) in Franklin County, higher than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 47.2% (±0.5 points) in Franklin County, higher than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Franklin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 914,802 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| Dublin | 49,294 | 10.8% | 22.9% |
| Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 47,984 | 37.2% | 27.8% |
| Washington Township (Franklin County) | 43,472 | 10.9% | 28.4% |
| Grove City | 42,517 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | 43.0% | 38.4% |
| Westerville | 38,645 | 46.3% | 27.5% |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 38,358 | 32.1% | 26.8% |
| Hilliard | 38,033 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 37,863 | 44.7% | 31.5% |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | 84.4% | 20.6% |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | 41.9% | 29.4% |
| Truro Township | 30,584 | 55.4% | 40.0% |
| Madison Township (Franklin County) | 26,314 | 53.7% | 21.2% |
| Whitehall | 20,019 | 78.9% | 60.3% |
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 Franklin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull County | 38 | 4.0 | −0.0 |
| Ross County | 13 | 4.1 | +0.0 |
| Auglaize County | 8 | 4.0 | −0.0 |
| Morgan County | 3 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Champaign County | 7 | 4.1 | +0.1 |
| Adams County | 5 | 3.9 | −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 Franklin County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Franklin County?
The Census Bureau counts 240 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Franklin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Franklin 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 — Franklin County, Ohio
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