Construction and building inspectors in Washington County, Utah
Washington County, Utah has 12 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 16 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.8 across Utah.
Washington County ranks 3 of 9 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,625 per employee a year.
Across Utah, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $71,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 16
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Construction and building inspectors in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 95 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 16 | 208 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $394,000 | $9,716,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 7.3% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 6.0% (±0.8 points) | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 82,189 (±70) | 1,223,468 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 1.1% (±0.3 points) in Washington County, lower than across Utah (6.1%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 7.3% (±0.9 points) in Washington County, higher than across Utah (4.2%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 101,995 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| Washington | 32,348 | 9.3% | 25.4% |
| Hurricane | 22,771 | 13.3% | 25.3% |
| Ivins | 9,998 | 5.9% | 26.1% |
| Santa Clara | 8,152 | 7.0% | 22.2% |
| La Verkin | 4,476 | 17.0% | 23.8% |
| Toquerville | 2,344 | 23.2% | 9.4% |
| Enterprise | 1,955 | 27.1% | 12.3% |
| Hildale | 1,372 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| Apple Valley | 1,181 | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| Virgin | 715 | 21.2% | 5.6% |
| Leeds | 646 | 33.6% | 20.0% |
| Springdale | 421 | 20.8% | 42.9% |
| New Harmony | 393 | 48.3% | 31.7% |
| Rockville | 260 | 42.1% | 24.4% |
Counties in Utah with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder County | 3 | 1.4 | −0.0 |
| Tooele County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Cache County | 5 | 1.1 | −0.4 |
| Salt Lake County | 35 | 0.8 | −0.7 |
| Weber County | 7 | 0.7 | −0.8 |
| Utah County | 12 | 0.6 | −0.9 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Utah
- License Finder: construction and building inspectors in Utah (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.
What you can do on Seayora in Washington County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Washington County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Washington County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Washington County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Washington County
How many building inspection businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 building inspection businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $71,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Utah, and a city or county in Washington 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 Utah (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 — Washington County, Utah
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .