Insulation workers in McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson County, Kansas has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Kansas.
McPherson County ranks 3 of 12 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,500 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, insulation workers earn a median of $46,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Insulation workers in McPherson County: businesses and jobs
| McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 181 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 6 | 1,632 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $291,000 | $100,088,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in McPherson County
| McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.4% (±2.4 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 25.7% (±2.7 points) | 26.9% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.4% (±2.4 points) in McPherson County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.2% (±1.3 points) in McPherson County, lower than across Kansas (9.7%).
Places in McPherson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson | 13,995 | 55.8% | 34.6% |
| Lindsborg | 3,792 | 72.2% | 22.7% |
| Mound Township (McPherson County) | 2,070 | 67.2% | 17.7% |
| Superior Township (McPherson County) | 1,681 | 68.3% | 20.5% |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | 65.5% | 21.1% |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 1,409 | 53.5% | 11.9% |
| Inman | 1,325 | 62.4% | 25.7% |
| Galva | 1,002 | 45.6% | 14.6% |
| New Gottland Township | 867 | 46.7% | 7.0% |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 826 | 77.4% | 9.4% |
| Canton | 706 | 76.8% | 11.1% |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 693 | 65.6% | 9.0% |
| Marquette Township | 635 | 80.4% | 18.3% |
| McPherson Township (McPherson County) | 621 | 38.5% | 7.7% |
| King City Township | 604 | 50.7% | 0.0% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from McPherson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte County | 16 | 2.3 | +0.0 |
| Lyon County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.3 |
| Sedgwick County | 44 | 1.9 | −0.3 |
| Douglas County | 10 | 1.9 | −0.4 |
| Johnson County | 42 | 1.6 | −0.7 |
| Shawnee County | 11 | 1.4 | −0.9 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Kansas
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 McPherson County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in McPherson County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in McPherson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in McPherson County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, insulation workers earn a median of $46,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in McPherson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in McPherson 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 Kansas (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 — McPherson County, Kansas
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