Construction and building inspectors in Marion County, Florida
Marion County, Florida has 27 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 45 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across Florida.
Marion County ranks 9 of 38 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $36,644 per employee a year.
Across Florida, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,340 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 27
- Their employees
- 45
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Construction and building inspectors in Marion County: businesses and jobs
| Marion County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 27 | 1,087 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 45 | 2,776 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $1,649,000 | $139,297,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Marion County
| Marion County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 4.5% (±0.4 points) | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 188,277 (±115) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 1.4% (±0.3 points) in Marion County, lower than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 4.5% (±0.4 points) in Marion County, higher than across Florida (3.2%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 4.2% (±0.5 points) in Marion County, lower than across Florida (5.3%).
Places in Marion County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 66,584 | 42.9% | 47.9% |
| Silver Springs Shores | 28,537 | 18.9% | 21.5% |
| Liberty Triangle | 24,888 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| Marion Oaks | 23,972 | 11.6% | 24.3% |
| On Top of the World | 16,007 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Rainbow Springs | 6,082 | 10.3% | 9.1% |
| Belleview | 5,805 | 36.8% | 46.1% |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates | 3,762 | 37.8% | 9.7% |
| Silver Springs | 2,712 | 36.3% | 59.6% |
| Dunnellon | 2,216 | 38.9% | 24.4% |
| Rainbow Park | 2,056 | 12.9% | 18.1% |
| Silver Springs Shores East | 1,777 | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| Ocala Estates | 1,705 | 59.5% | 32.0% |
| Lake Kerr | 1,697 | 59.4% | 5.1% |
| Ocklawaha | 1,586 | 65.9% | 25.2% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marion County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 13 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Sarasota County | 39 | 1.5 | +0.0 |
| Flagler County | 8 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Manatee County | 29 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 7 | 1.3 | −0.2 |
| Lake County | 30 | 1.6 | +0.2 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Florida
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 Marion County
How many building inspection businesses are in Marion County?
The Census Bureau counts 27 building inspection businesses with employees in Marion County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Marion County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,340 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Marion County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Marion 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 Florida (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 — Marion County, Florida
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