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Minnesota plumbing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the plumbing market in Minnesota: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
8,950
BLS OES May 2023 - 47-2152 (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters)
Households
2,253k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Very Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical water heater install/replace
$1,500
National avg adjusted for Minnesota cost-of-living

State overview

Minnesota has approximately 2,253k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a very cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 8,950 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2152, or about 4.0 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Plumbing pros in Minnesota are typically regulated by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Minnesota. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Minneapolis — 21 listed
  2. St Paul — 12 listed
  3. Bloomington — 6 listed
  4. Minnetonka — 5 listed
  5. Eagan — 3 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Peak demand Dec-Mar (frozen pipes); shoulder Apr-May for repipes.

Typical cost range in Minnesota

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Minnesota cost-of-living, a typical water heater install/replace in Minnesota runs around $1,500. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Minnesota

Browse our Minnesota state hub or jump to a city: Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2152 (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.