Construction and building inspectors in Brown County, Wisconsin
Brown County, Wisconsin has 6 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 4 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Wisconsin.
Brown County ranks 10 of 16 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,000 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $70,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 4
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Construction and building inspectors in Brown County: businesses and jobs
| Brown County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 115 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 4 | 244 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $200,000 | $11,661,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Brown County
| Brown County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.2% (±0.6 points) | 17.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 115,493 (±140) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 9.2% (±0.6 points) in Brown County, lower than across Wisconsin (17.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.0% (±0.3 points) in Brown County, higher than across Wisconsin (1.4%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 4.7% (±0.5 points) in Brown County, higher than across Wisconsin (4.1%).
Places in Brown County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 106,253 | 65.4% | 42.1% |
| De Pere | 25,301 | 42.3% | 34.6% |
| Howard | 21,087 | 30.4% | 36.1% |
| Ashwaubenon | 17,314 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Bellevue | 16,442 | 19.0% | 34.1% |
| Allouez | 13,975 | 76.3% | 18.5% |
| Suamico | 12,985 | 21.7% | 10.6% |
| Hobart | 10,610 | 15.9% | 34.3% |
| Town of Ledgeview | 9,248 | 12.7% | 33.8% |
| Town of Lawrence (Brown County) | 6,637 | 10.5% | 34.1% |
| Pulaski | 4,006 | 34.4% | 35.8% |
| Town of Scott (Brown County) | 3,640 | 36.4% | 2.7% |
| Wrightstown | 3,322 | 25.0% | 19.9% |
| Town of Pittsfield | 2,772 | 51.5% | 5.0% |
| Town of Wrightstown | 2,605 | 41.0% | 9.7% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brown County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago County | 4 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Washington County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Rock County | 4 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Sheboygan County | 3 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Dane County | 11 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Kenosha County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Wisconsin
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 Brown County
How many building inspection businesses are in Brown County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building inspection businesses with employees in Brown County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Brown County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $70,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Brown County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Brown 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 Wisconsin (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 — Brown County, Wisconsin
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