Plumbers in Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County, Tennessee has 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.0 across Tennessee.
Rhea County ranks 63 of 76 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,261 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, plumbers earn a median of $57,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Plumbers in Rhea County: businesses and jobs
| Rhea County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 1,899 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 46 | 25,248 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $3,140,000 | $1,667,081,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 6.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Rhea County
| Rhea County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.5% (±2.7 points) | 33.1% | 34.8% |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.4% (±0.6 points) in Rhea County, lower than across Tennessee (6.0%).
Households that rent: 28.5% (±2.7 points) in Rhea County, lower than across Tennessee (33.1%).
Places in Rhea County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 7,625 | 42.9% | 54.4% |
| Spring City | 2,358 | 65.1% | 28.8% |
| Graysville | 1,304 | 42.6% | 43.2% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Rhea County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 5 | 3.8 | −0.1 |
| Hardin County | 6 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Franklin County | 8 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 13 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| McMinn County | 10 | 4.1 | +0.3 |
| Marion County | 5 | 3.6 | −0.3 |
Licenses for plumbers in Tennessee
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 Rhea County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Rhea County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Rhea County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Rhea County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, plumbers earn a median of $57,730 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Rhea County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Rhea 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 Tennessee (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 — Rhea County, Tennessee
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