Insulation workers in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 203 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Alabama.
Tuscaloosa County ranks 14 of 21 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,320 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 203
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Insulation workers in Tuscaloosa County: businesses and jobs
| Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 217 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 203 | 1,958 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $10,215,000 | $111,210,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Tuscaloosa County
| Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 70.3% (±1.4 points) | 67.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.6% (±0.5 points) in Tuscaloosa County, lower than across Alabama (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.7% (±0.8 points) in Tuscaloosa County, lower than across Alabama (10.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 70.3% (±1.4 points) in Tuscaloosa County, higher than across Alabama (67.4%).
Places in Tuscaloosa County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | 42.2% | 57.1% |
| Northport | 31,218 | 33.1% | 37.8% |
| Lake View | 4,063 | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Holt | 3,629 | 68.2% | 41.3% |
| Brookwood | 2,706 | 21.5% | 9.4% |
| Cottondale | 2,632 | 56.3% | 18.0% |
| Coaling | 2,573 | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| Vance | 2,105 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Coker | 1,058 | 46.4% | 17.6% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Tuscaloosa County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County | 3 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 29 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Mobile County | 15 | 0.8 | −0.2 |
| Morgan County | 6 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
| Houston County | 4 | 0.8 | −0.2 |
| St. Clair County | 3 | 0.8 | −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 Tuscaloosa County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Tuscaloosa County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Tuscaloosa County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Tuscaloosa 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 — Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
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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 .