Elevator mechanics in Ector County, Texas
Ector County, Texas has 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 120 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Texas.
Ector County ranks 18 of 49 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,342 per employee a year.
Across Texas, elevator mechanics earn a median of $94,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 120
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Elevator mechanics in Ector County: businesses and jobs
| Ector County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 730 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 120 | 18,232 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $5,561,000 | $1,378,195,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Ector County
| Ector County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 7.0% (±1.1 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.8% (±1.2 points) | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.3% (±2.2 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 68,899 (±58) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 7.0% (±1.1 points) in Ector County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Places in Ector County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 115,322 | 50.6% | 40.2% |
| West Odessa | 32,594 | 26.0% | 24.8% |
| Gardendale | 1,544 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Goldsmith | 177 | 79.3% | 22.7% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ector County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | 12 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| El Paso County | 27 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Potter County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Taylor County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Orange County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Comal County | 6 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Texas
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 Ector County
How many building equipment contractor businesses are in Ector County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Ector County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Ector County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, elevator mechanics earn a median of $94,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics need a license in Ector County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Ector 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 Texas (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 — Ector County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .