Insulation workers in Marquette County, Michigan
Marquette County, Michigan has 6 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 37 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Michigan.
Marquette County ranks 15 of 36 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,622 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 37
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Insulation workers in Marquette County: businesses and jobs
| Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 444 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 37 | 4,240 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $1,947,000 | $278,842,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Marquette County
| Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.6% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.1% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 2.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 13.4% (±1.5 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 20.6% (±1.4 points) in Marquette County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 10.1% (±0.9 points) in Marquette County, lower than across Michigan (11.5%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.1% (±0.4 points) in Marquette County, higher than across Michigan (0.8%).
Places in Marquette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 21,325 | 71.1% | 53.7% |
| Forsyth Township | 6,249 | 67.0% | 21.4% |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | 87.7% | 30.2% |
| Chocolay Charter Township | 5,964 | 67.4% | 14.7% |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | 80.7% | 23.5% |
| Marquette Charter Township | 4,173 | 37.5% | 41.8% |
| Ishpeming Township | 3,416 | 72.8% | 9.2% |
| Negaunee Township | 3,255 | 41.2% | 6.4% |
| Harvey | 2,880 | 55.5% | 18.8% |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | 77.9% | 5.8% |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | 93.3% | 60.5% |
| Sands Township | 2,425 | 41.8% | 4.0% |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | 37.1% | 48.1% |
| Ely Township | 1,843 | 68.5% | 3.9% |
| Gwinn | 1,435 | 81.2% | 28.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Marquette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Kent County | 49 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Sanilac County | 4 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Allegan County | 10 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| St. Clair County | 12 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Shiawassee County | 5 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
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 Marquette County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Marquette County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Marquette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Marquette 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 Marquette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Marquette 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 — Marquette County, Michigan
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Figures last updated on .