Construction and building inspectors in Kern County, California
Kern County, California has 21 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 123 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across California.
Kern County ranks 12 of 35 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $36,553 per employee a year.
Across California, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $101,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 21
- Their employees
- 123
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Construction and building inspectors in Kern County: businesses and jobs
| Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 1,001 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 123 | 4,101 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $4,496,000 | $299,911,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Kern County
| Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.1% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.1% (±0.3 points) | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 306,999 (±246) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 4.1% (±0.3 points) in Kern County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Places in Kern County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | 34.6% | 39.4% |
| Delano | 51,679 | 39.6% | 37.2% |
| Oildale | 34,687 | 66.1% | 59.4% |
| East Niles | 28,532 | 60.1% | 41.4% |
| Ridgecrest | 28,225 | 46.0% | 41.2% |
| Wasco | 26,558 | 48.0% | 41.7% |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | 21.7% | 23.1% |
| Shafter | 21,193 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Arvin | 19,539 | 32.2% | 45.6% |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| California City | 14,414 | 20.1% | 45.0% |
| McFarland | 14,222 | 37.7% | 43.1% |
| Lamont | 13,164 | 75.5% | 52.1% |
| Tehachapi | 11,946 | 46.6% | 41.5% |
| East Bakersfield | 11,062 | 74.9% | 81.8% |
Counties in California with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kern County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 243 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| El Dorado County | 6 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Contra Costa County | 25 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Nevada County | 3 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
| Imperial County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.2 |
| Shasta County | 4 | 0.5 | −0.2 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in California
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 Kern County
How many building inspection businesses are in Kern County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 building inspection businesses with employees in Kern County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Kern County?
Pay is published by state: across California, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $101,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Kern County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Kern 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 California (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 — Kern County, California
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