Plumbers in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County, South Dakota has 81 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,629 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 9.8 across South Dakota.
Minnehaha County ranks 23 of 28 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,826 per employee a year.
Across South Dakota, plumbers earn a median of $50,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 81
- Their employees
- 1,629
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.1
Plumbers in Minnehaha County: businesses and jobs
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 81 | 401 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,629 | 4,356 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $115,376,000 | $269,874,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.1 | 9.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Minnehaha County
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.8 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.0% (±0.9 points) | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.9% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.8 points) in Minnehaha County, lower than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Minnehaha County, lower than across South Dakota (0.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.0% (±0.9 points) in Minnehaha County, higher than across South Dakota (7.8%).
Households that rent: 36.9% (±1.2 points) in Minnehaha County, higher than across South Dakota (31.4%).
Places in Minnehaha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | 35.3% | 40.5% |
| Brandon | 10,996 | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | 48.2% | 17.7% |
| Hartford | 3,478 | 34.2% | 23.2% |
| Split Rock Township | 3,143 | 46.6% | 6.8% |
| Mapleton Township | 2,481 | 41.8% | 5.6% |
| Baltic | 1,502 | 34.0% | 18.9% |
| Crooks | 1,268 | 46.5% | 16.8% |
| Garretson | 1,176 | 61.6% | 37.3% |
| Wall Lake Township | 1,130 | 64.3% | 0.0% |
| Valley Springs | 996 | 74.5% | 19.0% |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 936 | 54.1% | 2.2% |
| Sverdrup Township | 861 | 29.1% | 10.9% |
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | 737 | 52.9% | 0.0% |
| Colton | 736 | 69.5% | 31.9% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Minnehaha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton County | 9 | 8.5 | −0.6 |
| Davison County | 8 | 8.4 | −0.7 |
| Brookings County | 15 | 9.9 | +0.8 |
| Lawrence County | 12 | 8.1 | −1.0 |
| Pennington County | 52 | 10.1 | +1.0 |
| Clay County | 5 | 8.0 | −1.1 |
Licenses for plumbers in South Dakota
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 Minnehaha County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Minnehaha County?
The Census Bureau counts 81 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Minnehaha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Minnehaha County?
Pay is published by state: across South Dakota, plumbers earn a median of $50,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Minnehaha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Minnehaha 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 South Dakota (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 — Minnehaha County, South Dakota
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