Plumbers in Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania has 18 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 101 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.2 across Pennsylvania.
Perry County ranks 8 of 66 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,347 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
- 18
- Their employees
- 101
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.0
Plumbers in Perry County: businesses and jobs
| Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 4,154 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 101 | 44,585 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $5,590,000 | $3,364,780,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.0 | 7.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Perry County
| Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 21.5% (±1.3 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 18.2% (±1.5 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 21.5% (±1.3 points) in Perry County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.1% (±0.1 points) in Perry County, lower than across Pennsylvania (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.3 points) in Perry County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 18.2% (±1.5 points) in Perry County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Perry County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Township (Perry County) | 5,284 | 38.5% | 18.6% |
| Wheatfield Township | 3,219 | 45.8% | 5.4% |
| Penn Township (Perry County) | 3,136 | 61.8% | 16.7% |
| Marysville | 2,681 | 64.8% | 17.4% |
| Saville Township | 2,615 | 44.6% | 11.4% |
| Centre Township (Perry County) | 2,524 | 39.3% | 5.5% |
| Rye Township | 2,288 | 42.6% | 4.6% |
| Spring Township (Perry County) | 2,113 | 50.8% | 19.4% |
| Tyrone Township (Perry County) | 1,996 | 65.3% | 23.3% |
| Juniata Township (Perry County) | 1,814 | 41.4% | 4.4% |
| Oliver Township (Perry County) | 1,750 | 64.0% | 31.1% |
| Newport | 1,621 | 98.1% | 59.3% |
| Watts Township | 1,570 | 42.9% | 14.6% |
| Duncannon | 1,391 | 96.5% | 48.5% |
| Southwest Madison Township | 1,305 | 60.4% | 12.6% |
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 Perry County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 114 | 8.8 | −0.2 |
| Berks County | 157 | 9.2 | +0.2 |
| Montgomery County | 326 | 9.3 | +0.3 |
| Lancaster County | 207 | 9.4 | +0.5 |
| Lebanon County | 51 | 8.5 | −0.5 |
| Fulton County | 6 | 8.4 | −0.6 |
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 Perry County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Perry County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Perry County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Perry 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 Perry County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Perry 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 — Perry County, Pennsylvania
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