Elevator mechanics in Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County, Minnesota has 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 82 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Minnesota.
Stearns County ranks 9 of 18 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $78,524 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, elevator mechanics earn a median of $117,760 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 82
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Elevator mechanics in Stearns County: businesses and jobs
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 148 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 82 | 3,047 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $6,439,000 | $260,510,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Stearns County
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.1% (±1.1 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 66,625 (±93) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.7% (±0.9 points) in Stearns County, higher than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.9% (±0.8 points) in Stearns County, higher than across Minnesota (3.2%).
Households that rent: 32.1% (±1.1 points) in Stearns County, higher than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Stearns County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 70,629 | 48.4% | 51.4% |
| Sartell | 19,758 | 14.1% | 38.2% |
| Waite Park | 8,399 | 28.8% | 48.7% |
| St. Joseph | 7,021 | 34.7% | 36.0% |
| Sauk Centre | 4,621 | 64.4% | 44.0% |
| Cold Spring | 4,249 | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Melrose | 3,671 | 64.7% | 26.3% |
| St. Augusta | 3,625 | 27.6% | 8.9% |
| Collegeville Township | 3,351 | 39.9% | 7.6% |
| Brockway Township | 2,951 | 37.6% | 6.9% |
| Albany | 2,821 | 47.6% | 33.2% |
| Wakefield Township | 2,800 | 51.9% | 2.9% |
| Paynesville | 2,519 | 66.0% | 31.4% |
| Rockville | 2,452 | 47.1% | 10.0% |
| St. Wendel Township | 2,315 | 59.2% | 17.5% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Stearns County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Dakota County | 13 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Scott County | 4 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Olmsted County | 5 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| St. Louis County | 7 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.4 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Minnesota
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 Stearns County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Stearns County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Stearns County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Stearns County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, elevator mechanics earn a median of $117,760 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Stearns County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Stearns 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 Minnesota (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 — Stearns County, Minnesota
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