Construction and building inspectors in Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina has 17 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 50 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across North Carolina.
Union County ranks 1 of 27 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,260 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
- 17
- Their employees
- 50
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Construction and building inspectors in Union County: businesses and jobs
| Union County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 303 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 50 | 645 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $2,313,000 | $27,960,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Union County
| Union County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 4.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 3.8% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 88,851 (±70) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 2.5% (±0.5 points) in Union County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 4.9% (±0.5 points) in Union County, higher than across North Carolina (3.0%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 3.8% (±0.6 points) in Union County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in Union County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 42,036 | 8.5% | 21.9% |
| Monroe | 36,759 | 39.6% | 38.4% |
| Waxhaw | 22,275 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| Stallings | 16,886 | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Weddington | 13,805 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Wesley Chapel | 9,090 | 10.6% | 1.9% |
| Unionville | 6,954 | 25.5% | 12.8% |
| Marvin | 6,692 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Wingate | 4,425 | 38.3% | 39.1% |
| Fairview | 3,619 | 35.3% | 8.8% |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | 0.0% | 21.9% |
| Mineral Springs | 3,314 | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| Marshville | 2,615 | 69.5% | 43.2% |
| Hemby Bridge | 2,096 | 62.8% | 15.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Union County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 4 | 1.5 | −0.4 |
| Cabarrus County | 12 | 1.3 | −0.6 |
| Buncombe County | 17 | 1.3 | −0.6 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 1.3 | −0.7 |
| New Hanover County | 14 | 1.2 | −0.7 |
| Johnston County | 10 | 1.1 | −0.8 |
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 Union County
How many building inspection businesses are in Union County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 building inspection businesses with employees in Union County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Union 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 Union County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Union 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 — Union County, North Carolina
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