Elevator mechanics in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska has 18 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 382 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Nebraska.
Douglas County ranks 9 of 9 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $85,914 per employee a year.
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 382
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Elevator mechanics in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 86 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 382 | 1,044 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $32,819,000 | $81,562,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.8% (±0.4 points) | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 8.0% (±0.4 points) | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 38.5% (±0.7 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 251,553 (±137) | 863,444 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.8% (±0.4 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Nebraska (8.2%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 8.0% (±0.4 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Nebraska (5.0%).
Households that rent: 38.5% (±0.7 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Nebraska (33.5%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 488,837 | 60.9% | 42.6% |
| Ralston | 6,472 | 67.0% | 36.7% |
| Valley | 3,174 | 48.6% | 26.0% |
| Bennington | 2,366 | 28.7% | 30.0% |
| Waterloo | 990 | 42.0% | 28.9% |
| Boys Town | 809 | 65.5% | 100.0% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 12 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Sarpy County | 8 | 1.0 | +0.3 |
| Platte County | 3 | 2.1 | +1.4 |
| Madison County | 4 | 2.6 | +1.9 |
| Hall County | 7 | 2.7 | +2.0 |
| Saunders County | 3 | 2.9 | +2.2 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Nebraska
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 Douglas County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Douglas 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 Nebraska (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 — Douglas County, Nebraska
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