Construction and building inspectors in Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County, New York has 46 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 189 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across New York.
Suffolk County ranks 6 of 20 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,725 per employee a year.
Across New York, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $78,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 46
- Their employees
- 189
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Construction and building inspectors in Suffolk County: businesses and jobs
| Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 46 | 325 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 189 | 1,476 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $10,721,000 | $105,450,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Suffolk County
| Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.7% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 2.1% (±0.1 points) | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 580,772 (±234) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 9.1% (±0.2 points) in Suffolk County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 2.1% (±0.1 points) in Suffolk County, lower than across New York (3.6%).
Places in Suffolk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Brookhaven | 489,810 | 64.8% | 19.1% |
| Town of Islip | 339,106 | 75.1% | 19.5% |
| Town of Babylon | 218,262 | 78.9% | 21.7% |
| Town of Huntington | 204,059 | 78.5% | 11.3% |
| Town of Smithtown | 116,097 | 74.2% | 11.3% |
| Town of Southampton | 69,679 | 45.8% | 17.6% |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | 84.4% | 24.1% |
| Coram | 39,539 | 52.2% | 30.8% |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | 68.6% | 21.8% |
| Commack | 36,558 | 84.6% | 6.3% |
| Town of Riverhead | 35,980 | 45.1% | 20.2% |
| Huntington Station | 32,601 | 78.3% | 22.1% |
| Centereach | 31,839 | 72.8% | 13.5% |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | 69.6% | 37.5% |
| Town of East Hampton | 28,701 | 49.8% | 22.2% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Suffolk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster County | 7 | 0.8 | +0.0 |
| Chautauqua County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Dutchess County | 9 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| Orange County | 13 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Nassau County | 43 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Westchester County | 27 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in New York
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 Suffolk County
How many building inspection businesses are in Suffolk County?
The Census Bureau counts 46 building inspection businesses with employees in Suffolk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Suffolk County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $78,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Suffolk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Suffolk 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 New York (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 — Suffolk County, New York
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