Insulation workers in Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County, Florida has 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 40 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across Florida.
Okeechobee County ranks 11 of 48 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,700 per employee a year.
Across Florida, insulation workers earn a median of $48,350 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 40
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Insulation workers in Okeechobee County: businesses and jobs
| Okeechobee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 1,952 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 40 | 14,890 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $1,788,000 | $846,890,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Okeechobee County
| Okeechobee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 4.9% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 92.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built in the 1960s: 4.9% (±1.1 points) in Okeechobee County, lower than across Florida (8.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 92.4% (±1.7 points) in Okeechobee County, higher than across Florida (90.4%).
Places in Okeechobee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee | 5,479 | 47.0% | 44.9% |
| Taylor Creek | 4,457 | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Cypress Quarters | 1,697 | 78.4% | 42.7% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Okeechobee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 50 | 2.7 | −0.0 |
| Orange County | 163 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| Flagler County | 17 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| Clay County | 22 | 2.5 | −0.2 |
| Seminole County | 48 | 2.4 | −0.3 |
| Manatee County | 52 | 2.4 | −0.3 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Florida
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 Okeechobee County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Okeechobee County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Okeechobee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Okeechobee County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, insulation workers earn a median of $48,350 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Okeechobee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Okeechobee 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 Florida (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 — Okeechobee County, Florida
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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.
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