Insulation workers in St. Joseph County, Michigan
St. Joseph County, Michigan has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 13 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Michigan.
St. Joseph County ranks 23 of 36 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,769 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 13
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Insulation workers in St. Joseph County: businesses and jobs
| St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 444 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 13 | 4,240 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $647,000 | $278,842,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in St. Joseph County
| St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.6% (±1.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.9% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 10.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.1% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.6% (±1.6 points) in St. Joseph County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.9% (±1.0 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Michigan (11.5%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 1.6% (±0.4 points) in St. Joseph County, higher than across Michigan (0.8%).
Homes heated by electricity: 10.0% (±1.2 points) in St. Joseph County, lower than across Michigan (12.1%).
Places in St. Joseph County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 11,054 | 79.0% | 38.4% |
| Three Rivers | 7,943 | 70.9% | 47.0% |
| Constantine Township | 4,053 | 59.7% | 25.9% |
| White Pigeon Township | 3,779 | 55.3% | 22.6% |
| Lockport Township | 3,763 | 48.9% | 12.1% |
| Nottawa Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,714 | 58.6% | 15.4% |
| Sherman Township (St. Joseph County) | 3,471 | 59.7% | 8.2% |
| Colon Township | 3,337 | 73.1% | 19.8% |
| Fabius Township | 3,317 | 63.0% | 4.7% |
| Burr Oak Township | 2,650 | 64.2% | 18.8% |
| Mendon Township | 2,574 | 64.8% | 8.5% |
| Park Township (St. Joseph County) | 2,530 | 64.9% | 15.3% |
| Constantine | 2,154 | 71.9% | 32.7% |
| Sturgis Township | 1,859 | 76.0% | 11.4% |
| White Pigeon | 1,760 | 75.1% | 33.2% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Joseph County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon County | 8 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| Lenawee County | 5 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Isabella County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Calhoun County | 6 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Oakland County | 56 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Clinton County | 4 | 1.2 | +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 St. Joseph County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in St. Joseph County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in St. Joseph County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in St. Joseph 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 — St. Joseph County, Michigan
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