Construction and building inspectors in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 12 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 67 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Louisiana.
East Baton Rouge Parish ranks 2 of 9 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,851 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $69,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 67
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.6
Construction and building inspectors in East Baton Rouge Parish: businesses and jobs
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 79 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 67 | 275 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $4,948,000 | $16,508,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in East Baton Rouge Parish
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.3% (±0.4 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 5.1% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 206,591 (±136) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 3.3% (±0.4 points) in East Baton Rouge Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 5.1% (±0.6 points) in East Baton Rouge Parish, higher than across Louisiana (4.0%).
Places in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | 57.9% | 52.2% |
| Central | 29,783 | 34.7% | 11.2% |
| Zachary | 19,952 | 19.1% | 20.4% |
| Shenandoah | 17,998 | 22.5% | 24.2% |
| Baker | 12,253 | 52.3% | 30.1% |
| Gardere | 12,223 | 18.4% | 57.0% |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | 65.9% | 26.3% |
| Oak Hills Place | 9,038 | 15.4% | 36.6% |
| Village St. George | 8,273 | 35.3% | 25.1% |
| Old Jefferson | 7,860 | 14.9% | 25.9% |
| Inniswold | 6,357 | 29.4% | 33.7% |
| Brownfields | 4,261 | 58.2% | 25.6% |
| Monticello | 3,999 | 56.8% | 13.0% |
| Westminster | 2,559 | 64.6% | 27.9% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from East Baton Rouge Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish | 3 | 0.6 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson Parish | 11 | 0.6 | −0.0 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 7 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Lafayette Parish | 6 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Caddo Parish | 6 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Bossier Parish | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Louisiana
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
How many building inspection businesses are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 12 building inspection businesses with employees in East Baton Rouge Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $69,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in East Baton Rouge Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
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