Plumbers in Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert County, Ohio has 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 62 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.6 across Ohio.
Van Wert County ranks 29 of 87 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,000 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 62
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.4
Plumbers in Van Wert County: businesses and jobs
| Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 2,970 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 62 | 37,781 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $2,790,000 | $2,685,594,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.4 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Van Wert County
| Van Wert County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.8% (±2.4 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 17.9% (±2.0 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 31.8% (±2.4 points) in Van Wert County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.9% (±0.5 points) in Van Wert County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 17.9% (±2.0 points) in Van Wert County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Van Wert County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | 10,899 | 73.1% | 27.1% |
| Van Wert | 10,790 | 74.6% | 29.0% |
| Washington Township (Van Wert County) | 5,096 | 64.7% | 17.5% |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | 3,324 | 55.4% | 11.2% |
| Tully Township (Van Wert County) | 2,011 | 75.8% | 17.6% |
| Willshire Township | 1,431 | 86.9% | 11.3% |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | 1,298 | 66.5% | 6.3% |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | 1,284 | 85.4% | 2.4% |
| Convoy | 1,040 | 82.5% | 25.3% |
| York Township (Van Wert County) | 803 | 65.5% | 12.5% |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | 786 | 87.2% | 10.7% |
| Ohio City | 741 | 74.5% | 11.2% |
| Jennings Township (Van Wert County) | 733 | 63.9% | 3.0% |
| Hoaglin Township | 723 | 71.6% | 4.0% |
| Middle Point | 592 | 74.4% | 5.9% |
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 Van Wert County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County | 21 | 6.4 | −0.0 |
| Athens County | 17 | 6.4 | +0.1 |
| Lake County | 69 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| Clinton County | 11 | 6.1 | −0.3 |
| Preble County | 11 | 6.1 | −0.3 |
| Perry County | 9 | 6.0 | −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 Van Wert County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Van Wert County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Van Wert County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Van Wert 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 Van Wert County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Van Wert 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 — Van Wert County, Ohio
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