Insulation workers in Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County, Alabama has 29 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 270 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Alabama.
Jefferson County ranks 15 of 21 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,370 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, insulation workers earn a median of $47,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 29
- Their employees
- 270
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Insulation workers in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 29 | 217 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 270 | 1,958 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $15,760,000 | $111,210,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.6% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 48.7% (±0.8 points) | 67.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.3% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.6% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Alabama (10.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 48.7% (±0.8 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Alabama (67.4%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 198,173 | 71.6% | 54.5% |
| Hoover | 92,642 | 27.5% | 28.9% |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | 52.8% | 22.0% |
| Homewood | 27,829 | 69.7% | 38.3% |
| Trussville | 26,673 | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| Bessemer | 25,400 | 74.1% | 42.6% |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | 76.0% | 10.1% |
| Gardendale | 16,534 | 40.8% | 21.8% |
| Hueytown | 16,414 | 67.0% | 17.9% |
| Center Point | 15,914 | 75.9% | 38.9% |
| Irondale | 13,464 | 53.8% | 39.9% |
| McCalla | 13,253 | 19.2% | 9.7% |
| Leeds | 12,028 | 50.2% | 28.0% |
| Clay | 10,273 | 21.5% | 9.5% |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | 83.3% | 31.0% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | 10 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| DeKalb County | 3 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| Mobile County | 15 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Houston County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.2 |
| Morgan County | 6 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for insulation workers
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Energy Conservation 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 Jefferson County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 29 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, insulation workers earn a median of $47,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Jefferson 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: insulation workers in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson County, Alabama
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