Elevator mechanics in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County, North Carolina has 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across North Carolina.
Buncombe County ranks 21 of 24 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $87,628 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, elevator mechanics earn a median of $102,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Elevator mechanics in Buncombe County: businesses and jobs
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 246 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 43 | 4,652 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $3,768,000 | $363,060,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Buncombe County
| Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.7% (±0.5 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.2% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±1.4 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 134,483 (±159) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
None of these figures differs measurably from the state’s.
Places in Buncombe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 94,535 | 47.6% | 48.1% |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | 41.2% | 33.1% |
| Woodfin | 8,048 | 29.4% | 46.3% |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | 42.5% | 21.4% |
| Weaverville | 4,687 | 29.4% | 27.5% |
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | 46.1% | 12.0% |
| Avery Creek | 2,887 | 31.1% | 6.5% |
| Emma | 2,657 | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Fairview (community) | 2,298 | 24.0% | 5.5% |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | 70.0% | 2.7% |
| Bent Creek | 1,384 | 63.8% | 15.6% |
| Montreat | 630 | 72.7% | 0.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Buncombe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.0 |
| Brunswick County | 4 | 0.4 | −0.0 |
| Durham County | 6 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Guilford County | 13 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Union County | 5 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Iredell County | 5 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in North Carolina
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 Buncombe County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Buncombe County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Buncombe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Buncombe County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, elevator mechanics earn a median of $102,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Buncombe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Buncombe 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 North Carolina (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 — Buncombe County, North Carolina
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