Plumbers in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio has 54 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 622 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Licking County ranks 20 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,019 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
- 54
- Their employees
- 622
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Plumbers in Licking County: businesses and jobs
| Licking County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 54 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 622 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $40,442,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Licking County
| Licking County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.4% (±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 | 2.4% (±0.5 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 15.4% (±0.9 points) in Licking County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Licking County, lower than across Ohio (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.4% (±0.5 points) in Licking County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 26.3% (±1.3 points) in Licking County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Licking County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 50,783 | 71.3% | 44.2% |
| Etna Township | 19,377 | 29.6% | 20.5% |
| Pataskala | 18,223 | 28.8% | 27.9% |
| Heath | 10,644 | 47.8% | 27.9% |
| Granville Township (Licking County) | 10,376 | 52.5% | 16.2% |
| Union Township (Licking County) | 9,246 | 46.9% | 24.0% |
| Harrison Township (Licking County) | 8,694 | 34.2% | 5.0% |
| Monroe Township (Licking County) | 7,908 | 43.2% | 28.2% |
| Granville | 5,999 | 44.4% | 18.4% |
| Johnstown | 5,286 | 36.4% | 38.1% |
| Licking Township (Licking County) | 4,915 | 45.2% | 6.4% |
| Madison Township (Licking County) | 3,384 | 57.4% | 18.9% |
| Newton Township (Licking County) | 3,192 | 62.6% | 15.4% |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | 29.2% | 1.7% |
| Hanover Township (Licking County) | 3,111 | 57.5% | 12.4% |
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 Licking County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 15 | 7.4 | +0.1 |
| Washington County | 21 | 7.5 | +0.1 |
| Putnam County | 10 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
| Tuscarawas County | 31 | 7.6 | +0.2 |
| Paulding County | 6 | 7.0 | −0.4 |
| Pickaway County | 16 | 7.0 | −0.4 |
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 Licking County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Licking County?
The Census Bureau counts 54 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Licking County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Licking 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 Licking County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Licking 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 — Licking County, Ohio
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