Construction and building inspectors in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania has 6 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 41 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Pennsylvania.
Cumberland County ranks 11 of 25 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,829 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $63,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 41
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Construction and building inspectors in Cumberland County: businesses and jobs
| Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 240 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 41 | 1,367 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $2,535,000 | $98,374,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Cumberland County
| Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.5% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 111,278 (±111) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 15.5% (±0.9 points) in Cumberland County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.0% (±0.3 points) in Cumberland County, higher than across Pennsylvania (1.0%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 4.3% (±0.5 points) in Cumberland County, higher than across Pennsylvania (3.7%).
Places in Cumberland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Township | 34,222 | 38.9% | 23.1% |
| Upper Allen Township | 23,801 | 35.5% | 26.4% |
| Carlisle | 21,852 | 77.9% | 51.3% |
| East Pennsboro Township | 21,162 | 52.5% | 32.0% |
| Silver Spring Township | 20,661 | 23.9% | 14.5% |
| Lower Allen Township | 20,577 | 54.2% | 40.1% |
| South Middleton Township | 16,754 | 40.3% | 19.5% |
| North Middleton Township | 12,441 | 49.5% | 21.4% |
| Mechanicsburg | 9,720 | 79.3% | 30.4% |
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | 92.9% | 21.9% |
| Southampton Township (Cumberland County) | 7,938 | 31.6% | 27.8% |
| Lower Allen | 7,646 | 74.0% | 35.8% |
| New Cumberland | 7,580 | 91.2% | 30.4% |
| Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 7,189 | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Enola | 6,534 | 65.5% | 46.2% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cumberland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 5 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Lebanon County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Allegheny County | 30 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Northampton County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Centre County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Luzerne County | 6 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Pennsylvania
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 Cumberland County
How many building inspection businesses are in Cumberland County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building inspection businesses with employees in Cumberland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Cumberland County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $63,180 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Cumberland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Cumberland 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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