Plumbers in Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County, Oregon has 171 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 4,520 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.2 across Oregon.
Multnomah County ranks 28 of 32 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $101,088 per employee a year.
Across Oregon, plumbers earn a median of $93,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 171
- Their employees
- 4,520
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.6
Plumbers in Multnomah County: businesses and jobs
| Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 171 | 1,337 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 4,520 | 15,676 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $456,918,000 | $1,336,889,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.6 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Multnomah County
| Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.9% (±0.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 21.6% (±0.5 points) | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 46.6% (±0.7 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 22.9% (±0.6 points) in Multnomah County, higher than across Oregon (10.7%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Multnomah County, higher than across Oregon (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 21.6% (±0.5 points) in Multnomah County, higher than across Oregon (9.6%).
Households that rent: 46.6% (±0.7 points) in Multnomah County, higher than across Oregon (36.7%).
Places in Multnomah County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 641,165 | 63.4% | 48.0% |
| Gresham | 112,378 | 48.1% | 44.2% |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | 23.4% | 31.1% |
| Fairview | 10,735 | 20.0% | 57.4% |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | 55.8% | 38.7% |
| Dunthorpe | 1,875 | 71.1% | 6.5% |
| Maywood Park | 987 | 88.9% | 8.5% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Multnomah County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 19 | 4.6 | +0.0 |
| Coos County | 16 | 5.0 | +0.4 |
| Lincoln County | 13 | 4.0 | −0.6 |
| Jefferson County | 4 | 3.8 | −0.8 |
| Washington County | 147 | 6.0 | +1.4 |
| Tillamook County | 6 | 3.1 | −1.5 |
Licenses for plumbers in Oregon
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 Multnomah County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Multnomah County?
The Census Bureau counts 171 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Multnomah County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Multnomah County?
Pay is published by state: across Oregon, plumbers earn a median of $93,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Multnomah County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Multnomah 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 Oregon (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 — Multnomah County, Oregon
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