Insulation workers in Cobb County, Georgia
Cobb County, Georgia has 74 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 650 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Georgia.
Cobb County ranks 12 of 42 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,774 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, insulation workers earn a median of $45,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 74
- Their employees
- 650
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.4
Insulation workers in Cobb County: businesses and jobs
| Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 74 | 581 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 650 | 4,731 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $38,853,000 | $296,029,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Cobb County
| Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.4% (±0.4 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 29.9% (±0.8 points) | 57.0% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.8% (±0.2 points) in Cobb County, lower than across Georgia (3.9%).
Homes heated by electricity: 29.9% (±0.8 points) in Cobb County, lower than across Georgia (57.0%).
Places in Cobb County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mableton | 77,678 | 34.7% | 35.4% |
| Marietta | 62,263 | 33.2% | 52.8% |
| Smyrna | 56,633 | 27.6% | 40.6% |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | 11.0% | 35.4% |
| Acworth | 22,473 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Powder Springs | 18,009 | 15.4% | 17.6% |
| Vinings | 14,390 | 20.7% | 66.8% |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | 62.7% | 63.1% |
| Austell | 8,447 | 40.6% | 35.4% |
| Kennesaw State University | 2,284 | 0.0% | — |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cobb County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow County | 11 | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| Jackson County | 7 | 2.3 | −0.1 |
| Decatur County | 3 | 2.3 | −0.1 |
| Putnam County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Douglas County | 14 | 2.5 | +0.1 |
| Jones County | 3 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Georgia
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 Cobb County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Cobb County?
The Census Bureau counts 74 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Cobb County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Cobb County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, insulation workers earn a median of $45,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Cobb County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Cobb 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 Georgia (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 — Cobb County, Georgia
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