Plumbers in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County, Vermont has 64 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,246 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.9 across Vermont.
Chittenden County ranks 8 of 12 counties in Vermont for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,355 per employee a year.
Across Vermont, plumbers earn a median of $60,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 64
- Their employees
- 1,246
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.5
Plumbers in Chittenden County: businesses and jobs
| Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 64 | 303 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 1,246 | 2,390 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $91,400,000 | $162,121,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.5 | 8.9 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Chittenden County
| Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.3% (±1.2 points) | 24.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.1% (±1.3 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 17.3% (±1.2 points) in Chittenden County, lower than across Vermont (24.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.2% (±0.8 points) in Chittenden County, higher than across Vermont (4.6%).
Households that rent: 36.1% (±1.3 points) in Chittenden County, higher than across Vermont (26.8%).
Places in Chittenden County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,675 | 72.0% | 58.5% |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | 31.5% | 38.4% |
| Colchester | 17,648 | 47.7% | 25.9% |
| Essex | 11,516 | 34.4% | 24.1% |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | 44.0% | 40.7% |
| Milton | 10,769 | 39.3% | 13.1% |
| Williston | 10,144 | 24.2% | 24.9% |
| Winooski | 8,293 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | 39.2% | 30.1% |
| Shelburne (community) | 6,499 | 35.6% | 34.7% |
| Jericho | 5,114 | 41.3% | 7.1% |
| Hinesburg | 4,718 | 38.3% | 16.4% |
| Richmond | 4,159 | 43.8% | 21.2% |
| Charlotte | 3,916 | 46.6% | 4.5% |
| Milton (community) | 3,555 | 31.7% | 30.3% |
Counties in Vermont with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chittenden County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 12 | 8.0 | −0.6 |
| Windsor County | 32 | 9.2 | +0.6 |
| Addison County | 17 | 9.6 | +1.1 |
| Lamoille County | 14 | 9.8 | +1.2 |
| Orleans County | 12 | 7.2 | −1.4 |
| Rutland County | 35 | 10.3 | +1.8 |
Licenses for plumbers in Vermont
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 Chittenden County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Chittenden County?
The Census Bureau counts 64 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Chittenden County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Chittenden County?
Pay is published by state: across Vermont, plumbers earn a median of $60,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Chittenden County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Vermont, and a city or county in Chittenden 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 Vermont (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 — Chittenden County, Vermont
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