Elevator mechanics in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 8 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 240 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Louisiana.
Lafayette Parish ranks 8 of 11 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,650 per employee a year.
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 240
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Elevator mechanics in Lafayette Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 118 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 240 | 5,275 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $13,356,000 | $534,629,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Lafayette Parish
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.6% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.5% (±1.3 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 112,184 (±69) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.6% (±0.6 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (2.8%).
Households that rent: 34.5% (±1.3 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Places in Lafayette Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 121,715 | 47.9% | 46.9% |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| Broussard | 14,322 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Carencro | 11,619 | 31.9% | 33.6% |
| Scott | 8,609 | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Milton | 2,793 | 22.3% | 10.3% |
| Ossun | 2,271 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| Duson | 1,282 | 34.4% | 37.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lafayette Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish | 5 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson Parish | 15 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 6 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Caddo Parish | 9 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Rapides Parish | 5 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 18 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Louisiana
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 Lafayette Parish
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Lafayette Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 8 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Lafayette Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Lafayette Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafayette Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
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