Plumbers in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has 27 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 307 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across Wisconsin.
Eau Claire County ranks 55 of 69 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,267 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, plumbers earn a median of $78,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 27
- Their employees
- 307
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.8
Plumbers in Eau Claire County: businesses and jobs
| Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 1,944 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 307 | 23,507 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $21,879,000 | $1,849,380,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Eau Claire County
| Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.7% (±1.1 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 39.0% (±1.7 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 15.7% (±1.1 points) in Eau Claire County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.9% (±0.9 points) in Eau Claire County, lower than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Households that rent: 39.0% (±1.7 points) in Eau Claire County, higher than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Places in Eau Claire County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 70,322 | 57.6% | 45.6% |
| Altoona | 8,878 | 36.5% | 48.1% |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 7,593 | 41.8% | 23.0% |
| Town of Pleasant Valley (Eau Claire County) | 3,839 | 25.4% | 15.2% |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 3,300 | 60.5% | 6.8% |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 2,624 | 49.0% | 13.7% |
| Town of Bridge Creek | 2,388 | 41.5% | 15.8% |
| Town of Brunswick | 1,848 | 33.4% | 12.3% |
| Seymour (community) | 1,531 | 81.7% | 7.0% |
| Fall Creek | 1,493 | 65.0% | 29.7% |
| Augusta | 1,341 | 76.8% | 28.1% |
| Town of Lincoln (Eau Claire County) | 1,177 | 41.9% | 6.1% |
| Town of Ludington | 925 | 50.4% | 9.9% |
| Town of Clear Creek | 880 | 64.5% | 14.3% |
| Town of Drammen | 681 | 60.3% | 12.4% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Eau Claire County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 5 | 5.7 | −0.0 |
| Oconto County | 14 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Waupaca County | 15 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Portage County | 19 | 6.0 | +0.2 |
| Juneau County | 8 | 5.4 | −0.3 |
| Lincoln County | 10 | 6.1 | +0.4 |
Licenses for plumbers in Wisconsin
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 Eau Claire County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Eau Claire County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Eau Claire County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Eau Claire County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, plumbers earn a median of $78,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Eau Claire County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Eau Claire 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 Wisconsin (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 — Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
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