Insulation workers in Delta County, Michigan
Delta County, Michigan has 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 10 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Michigan.
Delta County ranks 11 of 36 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,400 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, insulation workers earn a median of $45,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 10
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Insulation workers in Delta County: businesses and jobs
| Delta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 444 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 10 | 4,240 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $434,000 | $278,842,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Delta County
| Delta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.5% (±1.7 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.1% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 9.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 22.5% (±1.7 points) in Delta County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 9.1% (±1.3 points) in Delta County, lower than across Michigan (11.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 9.4% (±1.6 points) in Delta County, lower than across Michigan (12.1%).
Places in Delta County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba | 12,354 | 84.3% | 36.1% |
| Gladstone | 5,253 | 62.2% | 19.0% |
| Wells Township (Delta County) | 4,838 | 71.4% | 3.5% |
| Escanaba Township | 3,533 | 48.1% | 1.9% |
| Ford River Township | 1,883 | 50.3% | 8.7% |
| Bark River Township | 1,550 | 54.9% | 12.5% |
| Masonville Township | 1,538 | 53.0% | 5.2% |
| Brampton Township | 1,099 | 47.0% | 2.1% |
| Cornell Township | 856 | 41.6% | 1.5% |
| Ensign Township | 837 | 56.7% | 0.0% |
| Maple Ridge Township (Delta County) | 661 | 64.7% | 5.5% |
| Baldwin Township (Delta County) | 632 | 61.3% | 2.9% |
| Garden Township | 623 | 65.5% | 9.0% |
| Nahma Township | 599 | 40.1% | 19.9% |
| Fairbanks Township | 298 | 40.8% | 0.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Delta County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | 10 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Dickinson County | 3 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Lapeer County | 8 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Sanilac County | 4 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
| Kent County | 49 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
| Livingston County | 18 | 2.2 | +0.2 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Michigan
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 Delta County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Delta County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Delta County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Delta County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, insulation workers earn a median of $45,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Delta County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Delta 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 Michigan (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 — Delta County, Michigan
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