Insulation workers in Placer County, California
Placer County, California has 30 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 472 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.6 across California.
Placer County ranks 28 of 43 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,155 per employee a year.
Across California, insulation workers earn a median of $44,620 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 30
- Their employees
- 472
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Insulation workers in Placer County: businesses and jobs
| Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 30 | 2,416 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 472 | 43,526 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $26,977,000 | $3,153,993,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Placer County
| Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.9% (±0.3 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 24.5% (±0.8 points) | 29.5% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.9% (±0.3 points) in Placer County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.4% (±0.4 points) in Placer County, lower than across California (12.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 24.5% (±0.8 points) in Placer County, lower than across California (29.5%).
Places in Placer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 155,955 | 17.2% | 31.2% |
| Rocklin | 73,327 | 15.3% | 31.7% |
| Lincoln | 52,956 | 8.2% | 16.1% |
| Granite Bay | 21,673 | 38.9% | 10.0% |
| Auburn | 13,768 | 52.2% | 37.6% |
| North Auburn | 13,480 | 49.0% | 35.8% |
| Loomis | 6,853 | 50.2% | 12.6% |
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | 51.7% | 10.0% |
| Kings Beach | 2,736 | 66.9% | 37.2% |
| Colfax | 2,407 | 40.0% | 55.4% |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 1,599 | 68.7% | 29.7% |
| Newcastle | 1,585 | 55.6% | 11.5% |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | 50.9% | 27.6% |
| Dollar Point | 1,477 | 78.1% | 22.9% |
| Sheridan | 1,183 | 47.1% | 23.7% |
Counties in California with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Placer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 192 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Tulare County | 26 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Nevada County | 9 | 1.7 | −0.0 |
| Yolo County | 14 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| San Bernardino County | 128 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| San Joaquin County | 46 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
Licenses for insulation workers in California
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 Placer County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Placer County?
The Census Bureau counts 30 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Placer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Placer County?
Pay is published by state: across California, insulation workers earn a median of $44,620 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Placer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Placer 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 California (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 — Placer County, California
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 .