Elevator mechanics in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio has 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 170 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Ohio.
Portage County ranks 9 of 29 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,612 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, elevator mechanics earn a median of $70,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 170
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Elevator mechanics in Portage County: businesses and jobs
| Portage County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 277 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 170 | 4,577 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $10,984,000 | $382,657,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Portage County
| Portage County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.2% (±0.8 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.5% (±0.8 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 29.9% (±1.4 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 71,325 (±158) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 29.9% (±1.4 points) in Portage County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Portage County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 27,116 | 65.5% | 59.2% |
| Streetsboro | 17,661 | 32.1% | 34.0% |
| Aurora | 17,581 | 38.3% | 17.3% |
| Brimfield Township | 11,413 | 42.2% | 30.0% |
| Ravenna | 11,274 | 73.7% | 52.6% |
| Ravenna Township | 9,076 | 47.1% | 16.4% |
| Rootstown Township | 8,658 | 48.5% | 19.0% |
| Franklin Township (Portage County) | 6,320 | 64.0% | 39.4% |
| Suffield Township | 6,005 | 71.7% | 17.9% |
| Randolph Township | 5,314 | 73.1% | 16.7% |
| Shalersville Township | 5,275 | 59.3% | 16.2% |
| Mantua Township | 4,604 | 61.2% | 5.8% |
| Nelson Township | 3,110 | 45.7% | 3.3% |
| Brimfield | 2,979 | 73.4% | 3.3% |
| Deerfield Township (Portage County) | 2,870 | 62.3% | 18.0% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Portage County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | 4 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Hamilton County | 29 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Allen County | 3 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Stark County | 11 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Columbiana County | 3 | 0.7 | −0.2 |
| Wood County | 6 | 1.0 | +0.2 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Ohio
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 Portage County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Portage County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Portage County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Portage County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, elevator mechanics earn a median of $70,290 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Portage County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Portage 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 Ohio (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 — Portage County, Ohio
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