A data-driven roundup of U.S. water usage, plumbing industry statistics, and conservation trends for 2025. Includes household water usage, leaks, WaterSense program impact, infrastructure losses, and the future of smart plumbing technologies.

In recent years, plumbers have navigated a challenging landscape marked by escalating material costs and labor shortages. Despite these hurdles, the industry has experienced price-based revenue gains. Factors like surging construction material prices, driven by supply chain disruptions, have compelled plumbers to pass increased costs onto customers, bolstering their revenue. While labor shortages and higher wages have pressured profit, demand for essential repair and maintenance services has kept the plumbing industry resilient. Emergency repairs and system upgrades in buildings have also provided steady income streams. Industry revenue has been expanding at a CAGR of 3.2% over the past five years to total an estimated $169.8 billion in 2025, including an estimated increase of 2.0% in 2025. Federal initiatives like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have fueled growth by funding projects such as lead pipe replacements. The boom in manufacturing construction has also boosted demand for complex plumbing installations and sprinkler systems, providing opportunities for specialized services. While volatile due to fluctuating interest rates, new residential construction has also been a boon to plumbers. Growth in new single-family housing starts greatly benefited plumbers in 2024, particularly as multifamily housing starts plummeted. Looking ahead, plumbers are poised to benefit from pent-up housing demand, with a shortage of 3.7 million units potentially driving new construction activity. While new multifamily construction will likely lag early, single-family projects could see a rebound alongside potential rate cuts in 2025. An emphasis on sustainable practices and replacing plumbing in aging homes may also benefit plumbers in the residential market. Innovations in pipe technology and a focus on water conservation could open new avenues for growth in the plumbing industry. Also, the mandate for lead service line replacement under the EPA’s new regulations is set to sustain demand for plumbing services. Growth in construction spending on data centers and manufacturing facilities will also boost plumbers. However, ongoing labor shortages are expected to keep wages rising, while tariffs may further inflate material costs. Industry revenue is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 1.7% to total an estimated $185.1 billion through the end of 2030.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors, Nonresidential Building Work: Primary Products (PCU23822X23822XP) from Dec 2007 to Aug 2025 about plumbing, contractors, heating, nonresidential, primary, buildings, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

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Number of Businesses statistics on the Plumbing industry in Canada

In 2023, there were roughly ******* workers employed as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the United States. In the same year, the total number of pipelayers totaled almost ******.

In 2022, almost all of the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in the United States were men. In the same year, the state with the highest employment in that occupation was California.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Plumbing Industry Board

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In 2023, the industry with the highest number of employees working as plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in the United States was in building equipment contractors, where approximately ******* people were employed.

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This statistic depicts the value of the plumbing fixtures market worldwide from 2017 to 2024. In 2017, the global plumbing fixtures market was valued at approximately ** billion U.S. dollars.

This data set pertains to all types of plumbing and mechanical permits. Data includes details on application/permit numbers, job addresses, supervisorial districts, and the current status of the applications. Data is uploaded weekly by DBI. Users can access permit information online through DBI’s Permit Tracking System which is 24/7 at www.sfdbi.org/dbipts.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Plumbing Industry Apprenticeship

United States Employment: NF: sa: CO: Plumbing & HVAC Contractor data was reported at 1,113.700 Person th in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,107.400 Person th for Apr 2018. United States Employment: NF: sa: CO: Plumbing & HVAC Contractor data is updated monthly, averaging 829.600 Person th from Jan 1990 (Median) to May 2018, with 341 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,113.700 Person th in May 2018 and a record low of 531.600 Person th in Jan 1992. United States Employment: NF: sa: CO: Plumbing & HVAC Contractor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G026: Current Employment Statistics Survey: Employment: Non Farm: sa.

United States Employment: NF: PW: WT: Plumbing Equipment data was reported at 83.000 Person th in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.200 Person th for Apr 2018. United States Employment: NF: PW: WT: Plumbing Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 67.800 Person th from Jan 1990 (Median) to May 2018, with 341 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.100 Person th in Jun 2006 and a record low of 58.300 Person th in Apr 1993. United States Employment: NF: PW: WT: Plumbing Equipment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G030: Current Employment Statistics Survey: Employment: Production Worker: Non Farm.

Graph and download economic data for All Employees: Wholesale Trade: Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers in California (SMU06000004142370001) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about plumbing, hardware, merchant, heating, wholesale, supplies, trade, equipment, CA, employment, and USA.

Comprehensive dataset containing 68,403 verified Plumber businesses in United States with complete contact information, ratings, reviews, and location data.

United States AHE: PW: Construction: Plumbing & HVAC Contractors data was reported at 38.960 USD in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.690 USD for Feb 2025. United States AHE: PW: Construction: Plumbing & HVAC Contractors data is updated monthly, averaging 22.050 USD from Jan 1990 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 423 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.960 USD in Mar 2025 and a record low of 14.290 USD in Apr 1990. United States AHE: PW: Construction: Plumbing & HVAC Contractors data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Employment Statistics: Average Hourly Earnings: Production Workers.

Statistics on Registered Plumbing Contractor (Provisional)