Insulation workers in Washington County, Maine
Washington County, Maine has 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 16 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Maine.
Washington County ranks 5 of 15 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,313 per employee a year.
Across Maine, insulation workers earn a median of $58,750 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 16
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Insulation workers in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 147 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 16 | 1,075 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $709,000 | $57,838,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.1% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 5.7% (±0.7 points) | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 59.2% (±2.0 points) | 55.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 8.3% (±1.2 points) | 11.2% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.1% (±1.4 points) in Washington County, higher than across Maine (22.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 5.7% (±0.7 points) in Washington County, lower than across Maine (7.2%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 59.2% (±2.0 points) in Washington County, higher than across Maine (55.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 8.3% (±1.2 points) in Washington County, lower than across Maine (11.2%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | 3,097 | 70.1% | 26.6% |
| Machias | 2,020 | 73.2% | 50.3% |
| Steuben | 1,388 | 52.2% | 10.6% |
| Lubec | 1,346 | 64.8% | 21.9% |
| Baileyville | 1,339 | 76.4% | 16.3% |
| Machias (community) | 1,316 | 78.3% | 63.8% |
| Eastport | 1,263 | 75.8% | 35.1% |
| East Machias | 1,223 | 50.7% | 16.3% |
| Milbridge | 1,222 | 55.1% | 14.9% |
| Jonesport | 1,166 | 53.3% | 32.5% |
| Addison | 1,045 | 55.4% | 15.0% |
| Machiasport | 1,016 | 64.5% | 17.0% |
| Harrington | 917 | 43.8% | 16.9% |
| Princeton | 866 | 46.3% | 25.7% |
| Cherryfield | 809 | 53.6% | 33.2% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 35 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| York County | 25 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.4 |
| Androscoggin County | 14 | 2.8 | +0.5 |
| Kennebec County | 18 | 2.8 | +0.5 |
| Knox County | 4 | 1.6 | −0.7 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Maine
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 Washington County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Maine, insulation workers earn a median of $58,750 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Washington 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 Maine (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 — Washington County, Maine
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