Elevator mechanics in Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County, Mississippi has 3 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 13 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Mississippi.
Jackson County ranks 6 of 7 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $104,615 per employee a year.
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 13
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Elevator mechanics in Jackson County: businesses and jobs
| Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 66 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 13 | 826 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $1,360,000 | $55,464,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Jackson County
| Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 3.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 27.3% (±1.5 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 63,558 (±52) | 1,341,114 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.1% (±0.6 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Mississippi (2.8%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 3.1% (±0.6 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Mississippi (2.4%).
Households that rent: 27.3% (±1.5 points) in Jackson County, lower than across Mississippi (30.0%).
Places in Jackson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 21,710 | 70.5% | 46.4% |
| Gautier | 19,046 | 44.7% | 33.2% |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | 52.8% | 31.3% |
| Moss Point | 11,957 | 79.8% | 27.8% |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | 39.4% | 46.1% |
| Latimer | 6,756 | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | 20.0% | 18.0% |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | 18.4% | 4.5% |
| Escatawpa | 3,494 | 68.5% | 19.2% |
| Hurley | 1,305 | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| Wade | 1,183 | 19.0% | 31.2% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jackson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Harrison County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.2 |
| Lee County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.3 |
| Hinds County | 9 | 0.8 | +0.4 |
| Rankin County | 10 | 1.6 | +1.1 |
| Monroe County | 3 | 1.8 | +1.3 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Mississippi
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 Jackson County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Jackson County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Jackson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Jackson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Jackson 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 Mississippi (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 — Jackson County, Mississippi
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