Construction and building inspectors in San Benito County, California
San Benito County, California has 4 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across California.
San Benito County ranks 1 of 35 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,444 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
- 4
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Construction and building inspectors in San Benito County: businesses and jobs
| San Benito County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 1,001 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 9 | 4,101 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $319,000 | $299,911,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in San Benito County
| San Benito County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.0% (±1.8 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 21,322 (±40) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.3% (±0.8 points) in San Benito County, higher than across California (1.3%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 3.2% (±1.0 points) in San Benito County, lower than across California (4.3%).
Places in San Benito County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 43,811 | 31.0% | 34.6% |
| Ridgemark | 3,403 | 27.7% | 23.1% |
| Aromas | 3,245 | 58.9% | 26.7% |
| San Juan Bautista | 2,033 | 47.0% | 34.5% |
Counties in California with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from San Benito County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County | 42 | 1.4 | −0.5 |
| Orange County | 149 | 1.3 | −0.6 |
| Placer County | 22 | 1.2 | −0.6 |
| Madera County | 6 | 1.2 | −0.7 |
| Napa County | 6 | 1.1 | −0.8 |
| San Bernardino County | 77 | 1.0 | −0.8 |
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 San Benito County
How many building inspection businesses are in San Benito County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 building inspection businesses with employees in San Benito County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in San Benito 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 San Benito County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in San Benito 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 — San Benito County, California
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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