Plumbers in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington has 325 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 3,328 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 9.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Washington.
Snohomish County ranks 3 of 33 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $85,965 per employee a year.
Across Washington, plumbers earn a median of $79,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 325
- Their employees
- 3,328
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 9.8
Plumbers in Snohomish County: businesses and jobs
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 325 | 2,242 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 3,328 | 33,116 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $286,090,000 | $2,964,140,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 9.8 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Snohomish County
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.9% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.9% (±0.3 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.3% (±0.4 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Households that rent: 31.8% (±0.6 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (36.2%).
Places in Snohomish County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | 111,845 | 48.1% | 51.0% |
| Marysville | 73,002 | 31.6% | 30.6% |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | 60.7% | 29.1% |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | 52.6% | 48.9% |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | 32.3% | 11.2% |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | 15.5% | 56.1% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | 60.5% | 43.1% |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | 25.4% | 36.8% |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | 14.0% | 10.9% |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | 26.8% | 29.4% |
| Arlington | 21,095 | 22.3% | 37.8% |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | 14.9% | 41.0% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Snohomish County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 199 | 9.7 | −0.1 |
| San Juan County | 14 | 10.0 | +0.2 |
| Okanogan County | 21 | 9.5 | −0.3 |
| Walla Walla County | 22 | 8.7 | −1.1 |
| Skamania County | 5 | 8.4 | −1.4 |
| Skagit County | 47 | 8.2 | −1.6 |
Licenses for plumbers in Washington
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 Snohomish County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Snohomish County?
The Census Bureau counts 325 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Snohomish County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Snohomish County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, plumbers earn a median of $79,070 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Snohomish County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Snohomish 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 Washington (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 — Snohomish County, Washington
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