Plumbers in Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County, Oklahoma has 12 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 159 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.0 across Oklahoma.
Kay County ranks 53 of 61 counties in Oklahoma for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,145 per employee a year.
Across Oklahoma, plumbers earn a median of $54,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 159
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Plumbers in Kay County: businesses and jobs
| Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 1,592 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 159 | 13,349 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $8,132,000 | $749,597,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 9.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Kay County
| Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.9% (±1.4 points) | 6.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 4.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.8% (±1.9 points) | 34.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 17.9% (±1.4 points) in Kay County, higher than across Oklahoma (6.9%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Kay County, lower than across Oklahoma (4.6%).
Households that rent: 30.8% (±1.9 points) in Kay County, lower than across Oklahoma (34.2%).
Places in Kay County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City | 24,326 | 79.4% | 37.5% |
| Blackwell | 6,042 | 82.0% | 27.9% |
| Tonkawa | 3,014 | 82.3% | 26.2% |
| Newkirk | 2,043 | 72.7% | 26.8% |
| Kaw City | 283 | 43.5% | 9.0% |
| Braman | 179 | 83.5% | 10.8% |
| Kildare | 64 | 62.0% | 8.3% |
Counties in Oklahoma with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kay County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 12 | 5.4 | −0.4 |
| Adair County | 5 | 6.1 | +0.4 |
| Delaware County | 15 | 6.1 | +0.4 |
| Pushmataha County | 3 | 5.3 | −0.5 |
| Okfuskee County | 3 | 6.3 | +0.5 |
| Pontotoc County | 11 | 6.3 | +0.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Oklahoma
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 Kay County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Kay County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Kay County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Kay County?
Pay is published by state: across Oklahoma, plumbers earn a median of $54,840 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Kay County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oklahoma, and a city or county in Kay 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 Oklahoma (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 — Kay County, Oklahoma
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