Insulation workers in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana has 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Louisiana.
St. Landry Parish ranks 10 of 20 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,429 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, insulation workers earn a median of $50,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Insulation workers in St. Landry Parish: businesses and jobs
| St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 191 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 21 | 1,903 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $1,668,000 | $98,739,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in St. Landry Parish
| St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.0% (±0.7 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.9% (±1.5 points) | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 72.6% (±2.0 points) | 64.7% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.0% (±0.7 points) in St. Landry Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.9% (±1.5 points) in St. Landry Parish, higher than across Louisiana (11.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 72.6% (±2.0 points) in St. Landry Parish, higher than across Louisiana (64.7%).
Places in St. Landry Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | 15,495 | 61.2% | 47.2% |
| Eunice | 9,239 | 66.6% | 49.6% |
| Sunset | 3,074 | 37.8% | 28.7% |
| Port Barre | 2,275 | 59.1% | 38.2% |
| Leonville | 1,395 | 62.1% | 7.8% |
| Arnaudville | 1,239 | 57.8% | 45.6% |
| Lawtell | 1,171 | 39.7% | 15.7% |
| Grand Coteau | 959 | 71.5% | 65.6% |
| Krotz Springs | 831 | 55.6% | 33.3% |
| Melville | 589 | 71.7% | 38.8% |
| Washington | 564 | 75.3% | 55.6% |
| Cankton | 514 | 35.7% | 15.8% |
| Palmetto | 119 | 63.8% | 50.7% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Landry Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish | 12 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| Ouachita Parish | 8 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Rapides Parish | 6 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 13 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Vermilion Parish | 3 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Lafayette Parish | 13 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Louisiana
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 St. Landry Parish
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in St. Landry Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in St. Landry Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in St. Landry Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, insulation workers earn a median of $50,040 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in St. Landry Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in St. Landry Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
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Figures last updated on .