Elevator mechanics in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey has 5 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 98 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across New Jersey.
Sussex County ranks 5 of 17 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $93,704 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, elevator mechanics earn a median of $134,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 98
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Elevator mechanics in Sussex County: businesses and jobs
| Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 204 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 98 | 3,784 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $9,183,000 | $437,511,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Sussex County
| Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.7% (±0.6 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 16.3% (±1.0 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 62,865 (±76) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.7% (±0.6 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.3% (±0.5 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (4.9%).
Households that rent: 16.3% (±1.0 points) in Sussex County, lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Places in Sussex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | 22,605 | 57.6% | 8.1% |
| Sparta Township | 20,077 | 57.2% | 12.6% |
| Hopatcong Borough | 14,565 | 83.0% | 12.9% |
| Wantage Township | 10,941 | 53.7% | 17.9% |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,508 | 72.3% | 15.5% |
| Newton Town | 8,369 | 76.7% | 40.7% |
| Hardyston Township | 8,322 | 45.0% | 20.3% |
| Byram Township | 8,119 | 77.0% | 5.2% |
| Andover Township | 5,801 | 56.5% | 8.5% |
| Frankford Township | 5,322 | 61.9% | 8.7% |
| Franklin Borough | 4,968 | 72.8% | 43.8% |
| Hampton Township | 4,912 | 52.7% | 13.5% |
| Stillwater Township | 4,052 | 77.2% | 9.9% |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | 76.9% | 6.9% |
| Montague Township | 3,833 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sussex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic County | 15 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Monmouth County | 19 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Camden County | 19 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Gloucester County | 8 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Burlington County | 17 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Warren County | 3 | 0.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in New Jersey
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 Sussex County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Sussex County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Sussex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Sussex County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, elevator mechanics earn a median of $134,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Sussex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Sussex 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 New Jersey (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 — Sussex County, New Jersey
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