Construction and building inspectors in New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County, North Carolina has 14 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 22 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across North Carolina.
New Hanover County ranks 6 of 27 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,727 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 22
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Construction and building inspectors in New Hanover County: businesses and jobs
| New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 303 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 22 | 645 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $984,000 | $27,960,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in New Hanover County
| New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 6.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 120,050 (±78) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.9% (±0.5 points) in New Hanover County, higher than across North Carolina (3.0%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 6.0% (±0.6 points) in New Hanover County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in New Hanover County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 120,805 | 38.0% | 52.4% |
| Murraysville | 16,339 | 5.5% | 22.7% |
| Myrtle Grove | 12,637 | 19.6% | 16.4% |
| Kings Grant | 9,003 | 52.2% | 35.7% |
| Ogden | 8,249 | 28.0% | 11.4% |
| Porters Neck | 7,654 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Carolina Beach | 6,745 | 20.9% | 15.6% |
| Silver Lake | 6,563 | 25.9% | 17.8% |
| Wrightsboro | 6,287 | 49.1% | 22.0% |
| Northchase | 5,896 | 1.7% | 57.5% |
| Skippers Corner | 3,792 | 18.0% | 8.5% |
| Bayshore | 2,949 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,665 | 53.8% | 19.2% |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| Sea Breeze | 1,849 | 6.7% | 2.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from New Hanover County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston County | 10 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Buncombe County | 17 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Cabarrus County | 12 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Henderson County | 6 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Lincoln County | 4 | 1.0 | −0.2 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in North Carolina
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 New Hanover County
How many building inspection businesses are in New Hanover County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 building inspection businesses with employees in New Hanover County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in New Hanover County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in New Hanover County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in New Hanover 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 North Carolina (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 — New Hanover County, North Carolina
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