Construction and building inspectors in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County, Florida has 112 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 285 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across Florida.
Miami-Dade County ranks 23 of 38 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,789 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
- 112
- Their employees
- 285
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Construction and building inspectors in Miami-Dade County: businesses and jobs
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 112 | 1,087 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 285 | 2,776 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $17,040,000 | $139,297,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Miami-Dade County
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.9% (±0.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 5.4% (±0.2 points) | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 1,094,983 (±260) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 3.2% (±0.2 points) in Miami-Dade County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.9% (±0.1 points) in Miami-Dade County, lower than across Florida (3.2%).
Places in Miami-Dade County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 459,745 | 50.8% | 69.2% |
| Hialeah | 226,165 | 59.6% | 53.4% |
| Miami Gardens | 113,177 | 71.9% | 35.6% |
| Homestead | 82,807 | 21.8% | 51.7% |
| Miami Beach | 82,031 | 67.2% | 59.1% |
| Kendall | 79,562 | 55.2% | 37.8% |
| Doral | 79,216 | 5.9% | 53.5% |
| North Miami | 60,344 | 79.5% | 56.5% |
| The Hammocks | 58,838 | 12.7% | 37.3% |
| Fountainebleau | 55,665 | 38.3% | 56.1% |
| Kendale Lakes | 52,622 | 50.7% | 29.0% |
| Westchester | 52,032 | 74.7% | 34.8% |
| Country Club | 51,296 | 19.4% | 54.3% |
| Coral Gables | 49,802 | 61.0% | 35.5% |
| Tamiami | 49,752 | 34.7% | 28.3% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Miami-Dade County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 87 | 1.0 | −0.0 |
| Indian River County | 9 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| St. Lucie County | 17 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Citrus County | 8 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Alachua County | 12 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Escambia County | 14 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
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 Miami-Dade County
How many building inspection businesses are in Miami-Dade County?
The Census Bureau counts 112 building inspection businesses with employees in Miami-Dade County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Miami-Dade 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 — Miami-Dade County, Florida
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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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