Plumbers in Spokane County, Washington
Spokane County, Washington has 179 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,100 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.8 across Washington.
Spokane County ranks 14 of 33 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,766 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
- 179
- Their employees
- 2,100
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.7
Plumbers in Spokane County: businesses and jobs
| Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 179 | 2,242 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,100 | 33,116 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $142,309,000 | $2,964,140,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Spokane County
| Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.5% (±0.8 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 14.2% (±0.5 points) in Spokane County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.3% (±0.5 points) in Spokane County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Places in Spokane County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 230,293 | 68.3% | 41.2% |
| Spokane Valley | 106,365 | 51.6% | 41.8% |
| Cheney | 12,804 | 38.1% | 65.3% |
| Liberty Lake | 12,737 | 2.7% | 33.0% |
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | 14.1% | 71.1% |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 10,674 | 42.6% | 26.8% |
| Mead | 6,893 | 36.2% | 7.8% |
| Country Homes | 6,198 | 75.7% | 42.2% |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 5,454 | 62.1% | 12.9% |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | 44.1% | 33.9% |
| Town and Country | 4,890 | 85.8% | 20.5% |
| Deer Park | 4,791 | 39.0% | 29.7% |
| Fairchild AFB | 2,931 | 70.9% | 100.0% |
| Millwood | 1,890 | 81.4% | 36.2% |
| Fairfield | 621 | 70.9% | 14.1% |
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 Spokane County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 14 | 7.8 | +0.1 |
| Benton County | 65 | 7.8 | +0.1 |
| Yakima County | 70 | 7.6 | −0.2 |
| Cowlitz County | 37 | 8.0 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 25 | 8.0 | +0.3 |
| Clallam County | 31 | 8.0 | +0.3 |
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 Spokane County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Spokane County?
The Census Bureau counts 179 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Spokane County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Spokane 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 Spokane County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Spokane 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 — Spokane County, Washington
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