Construction and building inspectors in Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County, Alabama has 12 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 17 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Alabama.
Jefferson County ranks 6 of 9 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,706 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $61,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 17
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Construction and building inspectors in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 81 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 17 | 240 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $879,000 | $14,160,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 5.1% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 310,789 (±255) | 2,337,265 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 10.3% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Alabama (2.3%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 5.1% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Alabama (4.3%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 198,173 | 71.6% | 54.5% |
| Hoover | 92,642 | 27.5% | 28.9% |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | 52.8% | 22.0% |
| Homewood | 27,829 | 69.7% | 38.3% |
| Trussville | 26,673 | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| Bessemer | 25,400 | 74.1% | 42.6% |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | 76.0% | 10.1% |
| Gardendale | 16,534 | 40.8% | 21.8% |
| Hueytown | 16,414 | 67.0% | 17.9% |
| Center Point | 15,914 | 75.9% | 38.9% |
| Irondale | 13,464 | 53.8% | 39.9% |
| McCalla | 13,253 | 19.2% | 9.7% |
| Leeds | 12,028 | 50.2% | 28.0% |
| Clay | 10,273 | 21.5% | 9.5% |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | 83.3% | 31.0% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 8 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Mobile County | 6 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Montgomery County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Lee County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Shelby County | 10 | 1.1 | +0.7 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for construction and building inspectors
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
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 Jefferson County
How many building inspection businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 building inspection businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $61,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Jefferson 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: construction and building inspectors in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Alabama
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