Elevator mechanics in Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, Florida has 14 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 117 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Florida.
Brevard County ranks 24 of 32 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,538 per employee a year.
Across Florida, elevator mechanics earn a median of $103,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 117
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Elevator mechanics in Brevard County: businesses and jobs
| Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 569 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 117 | 8,104 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $6,732,000 | $715,770,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Brevard County
| Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.1% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.7% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 299,305 (±218) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.1% (±0.4 points) in Brevard County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.7% (±0.4 points) in Brevard County, lower than across Florida (5.4%).
Households that rent: 23.3% (±0.6 points) in Brevard County, lower than across Florida (32.4%).
Places in Brevard County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 130,132 | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Melbourne | 86,576 | 39.0% | 40.3% |
| Titusville | 49,385 | 45.5% | 27.9% |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | 58.9% | 20.0% |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | 33.1% | 22.0% |
| West Melbourne | 28,795 | 19.3% | 27.1% |
| Port St. John | 25,120 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | 54.9% | 36.5% |
| Viera West | 17,984 | 2.6% | 18.9% |
| Viera East | 12,570 | 0.7% | 23.8% |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | 62.4% | 21.2% |
| Satellite Beach | 11,313 | 65.5% | 18.1% |
| Cape Canaveral | 10,006 | 37.8% | 41.4% |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 9,025 | 55.2% | 19.9% |
| North Merritt Island | 9,025 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brevard County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Lee County | 21 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Collier County | 11 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Pasco County | 13 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Martin County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Volusia County | 14 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Florida
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 Brevard County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Brevard County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Brevard County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Brevard County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, elevator mechanics earn a median of $103,400 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Brevard County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Brevard 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 Florida (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 — Brevard County, Florida
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