Plumbers in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has 450 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 5,766 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.2 across Pennsylvania.
Allegheny County ranks 22 of 66 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,703 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, plumbers earn a median of $66,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 450
- Their employees
- 5,766
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Plumbers in Allegheny County: businesses and jobs
| Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 450 | 4,154 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 5,766 | 44,585 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $396,140,000 | $3,364,780,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Allegheny County
| Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.1% (±0.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.6% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.1% (±0.4 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.6% (±0.3 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 34.8% (±0.5 points) in Allegheny County, higher than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Allegheny County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 304,759 | 82.9% | 52.3% |
| Penn Hills Township | 40,242 | 89.7% | 25.4% |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 33,370 | 87.4% | 27.7% |
| Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 32,939 | 74.8% | 27.9% |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | 74.2% | 23.6% |
| McCandless Township | 29,100 | 63.5% | 28.2% |
| Monroeville | 28,295 | 76.3% | 31.3% |
| Shaler Township | 27,538 | 82.3% | 13.0% |
| Moon Township | 26,902 | 57.2% | 21.9% |
| Plum | 26,723 | 62.2% | 19.3% |
| Allison Park | 22,045 | 62.6% | 22.8% |
| Baldwin | 21,057 | 86.2% | 22.2% |
| Upper St. Clair Township | 20,863 | 67.7% | 12.1% |
| West Mifflin | 19,190 | 86.4% | 20.1% |
| South Fayette Township | 18,460 | 38.0% | 18.3% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Allegheny County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 12 | 7.4 | −0.0 |
| Clinton County | 14 | 7.5 | +0.1 |
| Lycoming County | 38 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
| Lackawanna County | 72 | 7.2 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 70 | 7.1 | −0.3 |
| Armstrong County | 25 | 7.8 | +0.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in Pennsylvania
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 Allegheny County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Allegheny County?
The Census Bureau counts 450 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Allegheny County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Allegheny County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, plumbers earn a median of $66,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Allegheny County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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