Elevator mechanics in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County, Delaware has 10 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 34 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Delaware.
Their payroll averages $46,647 per employee a year.
Across Delaware, elevator mechanics earn a median of $84,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 34
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Elevator mechanics in Sussex County: businesses and jobs
| Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 28 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 34 | 258 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $1,586,000 | $18,560,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Sussex County
| Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.1% (±0.3 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.6% (±0.4 points) | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 18.4% (±1.1 points) | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 151,799 (±115) | 464,203 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.1% (±0.3 points) in Sussex County, lower than across Delaware (5.4%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.6% (±0.4 points) in Sussex County, lower than across Delaware (5.1%).
Households that rent: 18.4% (±1.1 points) in Sussex County, lower than across Delaware (27.0%).
Places in Sussex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,803 | 42.5% | 48.7% |
| Seaford | 8,485 | 53.8% | 50.5% |
| Georgetown | 7,660 | 46.6% | 49.5% |
| Millsboro | 7,424 | 11.9% | 32.2% |
| Laurel | 4,152 | 59.2% | 60.4% |
| Milton | 3,567 | 28.7% | 19.5% |
| Lewes | 3,505 | 35.3% | 12.9% |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | 28.7% | 16.0% |
| Ocean View | 2,851 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Bridgeville | 2,745 | 33.7% | 28.0% |
| Millville | 2,430 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Delmar | 2,412 | 40.3% | 35.6% |
| Long Neck | 2,161 | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Lincoln | 1,873 | 38.3% | 15.4% |
| Greenwood | 1,564 | 48.8% | 56.3% |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Delaware
Federal rules and model codes for elevator mechanics
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1)
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 Sussex County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Sussex County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Sussex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Sussex County?
Pay is published by state: across Delaware, elevator mechanics earn a median of $84,120 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Sussex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Delaware, and a city or county in Sussex 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: elevator mechanics in Delaware (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex County, Delaware
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