Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for plumbers in Baker County, GA, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Baker County, GA carries a median wage of $57,200/yr ($27.50/hr).
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This county sits at the 19th percentile nationally for plumbers pay, below the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Baker County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County, GA | $59,630 | +$2,430 | 146 mi |
| Baker County, FL | $58,920 | +$1,720 | 145 mi |
| Barbour County, AL | $58,670 | +$1,470 | 68 mi |
| Dale County, AL | $58,670 | +$1,470 | 69 mi |
| Coffee County, AL | $58,670 | +$1,470 | 91 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than plumbers specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 0 | Last full year, county-wide. 0 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Median year homes were built | 1978 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +10 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
License register: 2026-09-17; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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