Plumbers in Washington County, Rhode Island
Washington County, Rhode Island has 80 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 346 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 10.2 across Rhode Island.
Washington County ranks 2 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,740 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, plumbers earn a median of $64,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 80
- Their employees
- 346
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.1
Plumbers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 80 | 494 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 346 | 4,410 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $23,784,000 | $335,763,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.1 | 10.2 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.9% (±1.2 points) | 30.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.8% (±0.7 points) | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.5% (±1.4 points) | 36.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.9% (±1.2 points) in Washington County, lower than across Rhode Island (30.1%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.8% (±0.7 points) in Washington County, lower than across Rhode Island (9.1%).
Households that rent: 22.5% (±1.4 points) in Washington County, lower than across Rhode Island (36.4%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown | 32,073 | 53.5% | 24.6% |
| North Kingstown | 27,859 | 58.5% | 25.3% |
| Westerly | 23,333 | 58.8% | 25.3% |
| Westerly (community) | 18,411 | 58.8% | 28.6% |
| Narragansett | 14,494 | 58.8% | 28.3% |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 9,302 | 60.6% | 33.7% |
| Hopkinton | 8,420 | 54.6% | 20.4% |
| Richmond | 8,142 | 41.4% | 3.4% |
| Charlestown | 8,051 | 50.3% | 8.0% |
| Kingston | 7,332 | 54.8% | 18.1% |
| Exeter | 7,195 | 30.4% | 19.7% |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,167 | 55.2% | 37.5% |
| Hope Valley | 2,297 | 39.5% | 8.2% |
| Ashaway | 1,722 | 95.5% | 26.4% |
| Bradford | 1,511 | 70.2% | 28.5% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 95 | 12.4 | +0.4 |
| Providence County | 262 | 9.4 | −2.6 |
| Newport County | 39 | 8.9 | −3.1 |
| Bristol County | 18 | 8.3 | −3.7 |
Licenses for plumbers in Rhode Island
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 Washington County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 80 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, plumbers earn a median of $64,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Washington 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 Rhode Island (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 — Washington County, Rhode Island
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