Plumbers in Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio has 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 93 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Highland County ranks 55 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,602 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 93
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.3
Plumbers in Highland County: businesses and jobs
| Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 93 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $4,706,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.3 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Highland County
| Highland County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.8% (±2.4 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 25.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.3 points) in Highland County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 25.7% (±2.5 points) in Highland County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Highland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township (Highland County) | 10,276 | 61.5% | 35.6% |
| Hillsboro | 6,527 | 65.9% | 46.7% |
| Madison Township (Highland County) | 6,466 | 72.3% | 36.9% |
| Paint Township (Highland County) | 4,856 | 34.3% | 17.9% |
| Greenfield | 3,966 | 82.1% | 48.3% |
| Fairfield Township (Highland County) | 3,648 | 46.7% | 29.5% |
| Dodson Township | 2,581 | 56.8% | 20.0% |
| New Market Township | 2,364 | 27.0% | 16.4% |
| Union Township (Highland County) | 1,879 | 40.4% | 17.4% |
| Clay Township (Highland County) | 1,743 | 36.8% | 12.2% |
| Penn Township (Highland County) | 1,574 | 51.3% | 3.6% |
| Washington Township (Highland County) | 1,556 | 29.0% | 33.1% |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | 65.8% | 29.5% |
| Whiteoak Township | 1,408 | 64.4% | 25.8% |
| Brushcreek Township | 1,279 | 29.5% | 25.1% |
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 Highland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County | 129 | 5.2 | −0.0 |
| Delaware County | 46 | 5.3 | +0.1 |
| Allen County | 24 | 5.4 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 14 | 5.1 | −0.1 |
| Greene County | 37 | 5.1 | −0.1 |
| Harrison County | 4 | 5.4 | +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 Highland County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Highland County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Highland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Highland 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 Highland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Highland 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 — Highland County, Ohio
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