Construction and building inspectors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio has 18 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 57 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Ohio.
Cuyahoga County ranks 16 of 19 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,614 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $70,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 57
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Construction and building inspectors in Cuyahoga County: businesses and jobs
| Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 190 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 57 | 919 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $4,139,000 | $53,659,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Cuyahoga County
| Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.8% (±0.5 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.5% (±0.2 points) | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 615,331 (±252) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 27.8% (±0.5 points) in Cuyahoga County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Cuyahoga County, lower than across Ohio (1.1%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 4.5% (±0.2 points) in Cuyahoga County, higher than across Ohio (4.1%).
Places in Cuyahoga County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 366,097 | 85.1% | 58.3% |
| Parma | 79,870 | 88.4% | 27.6% |
| Lakewood | 50,007 | 94.0% | 55.6% |
| Euclid | 48,823 | 92.9% | 53.6% |
| Strongsville | 45,983 | 49.8% | 18.0% |
| Cleveland Heights | 44,497 | 91.5% | 41.8% |
| Westlake | 34,104 | 44.2% | 26.9% |
| North Olmsted | 31,924 | 83.7% | 21.1% |
| North Royalton | 30,972 | 45.6% | 28.3% |
| Garfield Heights | 29,269 | 91.0% | 41.5% |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | 90.7% | 39.7% |
| Solon | 23,943 | 49.3% | 15.7% |
| Maple Heights | 23,258 | 93.6% | 37.3% |
| South Euclid | 21,534 | 93.0% | 18.3% |
| Rocky River | 21,490 | 80.7% | 30.3% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cuyahoga County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 7 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Trumbull County | 3 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Hamilton County | 10 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Stark County | 6 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Mahoning County | 4 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Lucas County | 4 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Ohio
- License Finder: construction and building inspectors in Ohio (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
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 Cuyahoga County
How many building inspection businesses are in Cuyahoga County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 building inspection businesses with employees in Cuyahoga County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Cuyahoga County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $70,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Cuyahoga County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Cuyahoga 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 Ohio (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 — Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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