Plumbers in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has 94 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 754 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.2 across Pennsylvania.
Luzerne County ranks 34 of 66 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,407 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
- 94
- Their employees
- 754
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Plumbers in Luzerne County: businesses and jobs
| Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 94 | 4,154 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 754 | 44,585 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $47,055,000 | $3,364,780,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Luzerne County
| Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.3% (±0.8 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.4% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.2% (±0.9 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 30.3% (±0.8 points) in Luzerne County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.4% (±0.5 points) in Luzerne County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 32.2% (±0.9 points) in Luzerne County, higher than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Luzerne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | 44,423 | 85.8% | 48.8% |
| Hazleton | 30,111 | 86.3% | 48.9% |
| Kingston | 13,397 | 91.1% | 47.5% |
| Mountain Top | 11,850 | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 11,522 | 77.0% | 33.3% |
| Nanticoke | 10,653 | 91.1% | 44.5% |
| Hazle Township | 10,263 | 65.7% | 19.9% |
| Plains Township | 9,905 | 67.2% | 33.5% |
| Butler Township (Luzerne County) | 9,827 | 36.1% | 13.8% |
| Dallas Township | 9,227 | 55.3% | 16.1% |
| Pittston | 7,626 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| Kingston Township | 7,138 | 72.3% | 21.9% |
| Plymouth | 5,770 | 89.4% | 51.4% |
| Wright Township | 5,762 | 46.9% | 7.0% |
| Exeter | 5,541 | 69.5% | 22.9% |
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 Luzerne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County | 40 | 6.2 | −0.0 |
| Huntingdon County | 13 | 6.2 | −0.0 |
| Mercer County | 32 | 6.3 | +0.1 |
| Schuylkill County | 41 | 6.1 | −0.1 |
| Columbia County | 18 | 6.0 | −0.2 |
| Elk County | 11 | 6.5 | +0.3 |
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 Luzerne County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Luzerne County?
The Census Bureau counts 94 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Luzerne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Luzerne 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 — Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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