Plumbers in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 178 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 2,526 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.0 across Wisconsin.
Waukesha County ranks 14 of 69 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $88,019 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
- 178
- Their employees
- 2,526
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.1
Plumbers in Waukesha County: businesses and jobs
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 178 | 1,944 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 2,526 | 23,507 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $222,337,000 | $1,849,380,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.1 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Waukesha County
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.4% (±0.5 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.0% (±0.8 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.1% (±0.4 points) in Waukesha County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes lacking complete plumbing: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Waukesha County, lower than across Wisconsin (0.4%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.4% (±0.5 points) in Waukesha County, higher than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Households that rent: 24.0% (±0.8 points) in Waukesha County, lower than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Places in Waukesha County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 71,233 | 51.2% | 41.2% |
| Brookfield | 41,273 | 58.3% | 17.2% |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | 52.6% | 23.5% |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | 49.9% | 26.0% |
| Muskego | 25,406 | 42.2% | 15.2% |
| Oconomowoc | 19,080 | 48.5% | 30.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 16,211 | 28.5% | 16.8% |
| Sussex | 12,066 | 25.5% | 29.7% |
| Lisbon | 10,736 | 47.6% | 5.8% |
| Hartland | 9,972 | 45.4% | 37.5% |
| Town of Oconomowoc | 8,832 | 52.1% | 14.5% |
| Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 8,514 | 55.3% | 7.4% |
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | 36.2% | 27.0% |
| Town of Merton | 8,278 | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 8,196 | 40.1% | 38.6% |
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 Waukesha County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | 23 | 10.3 | +0.2 |
| Iron County | 6 | 10.8 | +0.6 |
| Monroe County | 19 | 9.5 | −0.6 |
| Taylor County | 9 | 9.4 | −0.7 |
| Fond du Lac County | 50 | 10.8 | +0.7 |
| Door County | 23 | 9.4 | −0.7 |
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 Waukesha County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Waukesha County?
The Census Bureau counts 178 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Waukesha County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Waukesha 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 — Waukesha County, Wisconsin
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