Construction and building inspectors in Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio has 6 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Ohio.
Fairfield County ranks 2 of 19 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,750 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Construction and building inspectors in Fairfield County: businesses and jobs
| Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 190 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 8 | 919 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $262,000 | $53,659,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Fairfield County
| Fairfield County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.5% (±0.9 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 64,036 (±99) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 14.5% (±0.9 points) in Fairfield County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.5% (±0.5 points) in Fairfield County, higher than across Ohio (1.1%).
Places in Fairfield County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Township | 48,117 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| Lancaster | 41,249 | 71.3% | 40.9% |
| Pickerington | 24,477 | 16.9% | 23.2% |
| Bloom Township (Fairfield County) | 10,759 | 38.8% | 9.4% |
| Liberty Township (Fairfield County) | 8,395 | 54.2% | 22.4% |
| Walnut Township (Fairfield County) | 6,763 | 58.6% | 18.6% |
| Pleasant Township (Fairfield County) | 6,267 | 63.3% | 22.1% |
| Greenfield Township (Fairfield County) | 5,836 | 46.4% | 8.8% |
| Berne Township | 5,096 | 58.9% | 15.3% |
| Hocking Township | 4,896 | 48.1% | 18.7% |
| Clearcreek Township | 4,125 | 40.4% | 5.7% |
| Rush Creek Township | 4,040 | 62.8% | 15.2% |
| Baltimore | 3,050 | 73.1% | 46.4% |
| Amanda Township (Fairfield County) | 2,720 | 53.2% | 14.4% |
| Richland Township (Fairfield County) | 2,611 | 45.8% | 19.6% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fairfield County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geauga County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Clermont County | 7 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 4 | 0.7 | −0.3 |
| Summit County | 15 | 0.6 | −0.3 |
| Delaware County | 11 | 1.3 | +0.3 |
| Lake County | 6 | 0.6 | −0.4 |
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 Fairfield County
How many building inspection businesses are in Fairfield County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building inspection businesses with employees in Fairfield County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Fairfield 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 — Fairfield County, Ohio
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