Elevator mechanics in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County, Iowa has 4 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 41 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Iowa.
Dubuque County ranks 9 of 12 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,317 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, elevator mechanics earn a median of $107,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 41
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Elevator mechanics in Dubuque County: businesses and jobs
| Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 129 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 41 | 2,154 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $2,268,000 | $174,722,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Dubuque County
| Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.7% (±1.2 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 43,288 (±88) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.7% (±0.8 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.9% (±0.6 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (4.0%).
Households that rent: 26.7% (±1.2 points) in Dubuque County, lower than across Iowa (28.3%).
Places in Dubuque County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 59,174 | 72.5% | 34.2% |
| Asbury | 5,989 | 17.7% | 8.4% |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | 54.8% | 20.2% |
| Cascade | 2,375 | 54.5% | 28.5% |
| Peosta | 2,040 | 8.1% | 12.3% |
| Epworth | 1,894 | 49.7% | 15.4% |
| Farley | 1,889 | 54.3% | 26.1% |
| Worthington | 431 | 87.6% | 4.8% |
| New Vienna | 372 | 77.3% | 9.9% |
| Holy Cross | 280 | 67.9% | 31.5% |
| Rickardsville | 234 | 66.0% | 3.2% |
| Luxemburg | 229 | 74.1% | 3.1% |
| Sherrill | 162 | 72.8% | 18.2% |
| Centralia | 117 | 60.0% | 20.0% |
| Bernard | 112 | 81.8% | 5.8% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dubuque County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story County | 4 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| Dallas County | 4 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Scott County | 8 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Polk County | 18 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Linn County | 11 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Johnson County | 4 | 0.6 | −0.3 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Iowa
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 Dubuque County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Dubuque County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Dubuque County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Dubuque County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, elevator mechanics earn a median of $107,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Dubuque County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Dubuque 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 Iowa (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 — Dubuque County, Iowa
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