Construction and building inspectors in Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria County, Texas has 11 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 76 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.5 across Texas.
Brazoria County ranks 18 of 33 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,421 per employee a year.
Across Texas, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $62,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 76
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Construction and building inspectors in Brazoria County: businesses and jobs
| Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 641 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 76 | 3,101 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $3,680,000 | $204,654,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Brazoria County
| Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 4.4% (±0.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.9% (±0.6 points) | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 150,321 (±222) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Brazoria County, lower than across Texas (3.1%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 4.9% (±0.6 points) in Brazoria County, lower than across Texas (6.1%).
Places in Brazoria County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 127,514 | 11.4% | 23.8% |
| Alvin | 28,333 | 42.5% | 39.1% |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | 44.3% | 38.3% |
| Angleton | 19,972 | 52.4% | 33.0% |
| Manvel | 14,758 | 14.1% | 18.6% |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Clute | 10,715 | 39.5% | 50.8% |
| Freeport | 10,621 | 69.2% | 41.2% |
| Richwood | 4,791 | 42.3% | 46.2% |
| West Columbia | 3,621 | 68.2% | 39.3% |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | 76.3% | 26.1% |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | 59.5% | 35.5% |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | 45.8% | 7.0% |
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | 66.4% | 7.7% |
| Danbury | 2,161 | 59.1% | 22.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brazoria County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County | 5 | 0.7 | −0.0 |
| Orange County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Williamson County | 21 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Collin County | 35 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Galveston County | 13 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Lubbock County | 9 | 0.6 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Texas
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 Brazoria County
How many building inspection businesses are in Brazoria County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 building inspection businesses with employees in Brazoria County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Brazoria County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $62,110 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Brazoria County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Brazoria 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 Texas (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 — Brazoria County, Texas
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