Insulation workers in Becker County, Minnesota
Becker County, Minnesota has 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Becker County ranks 5 of 40 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,860 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, insulation workers earn a median of $56,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.0
Insulation workers in Becker County: businesses and jobs
| Becker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 535 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 43 | 5,101 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $2,316,000 | $372,561,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Becker County
| Becker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.9% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 2.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 28.2% (±1.9 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.9% (±1.3 points) in Becker County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.5% (±0.4 points) in Becker County, higher than across Minnesota (1.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 28.2% (±1.9 points) in Becker County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Places in Becker County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes | 10,025 | 51.1% | 43.9% |
| Lake View Township | 1,939 | 56.0% | 6.3% |
| Detroit Township | 1,891 | 52.0% | 15.3% |
| Burlington Township | 1,784 | 38.1% | 6.8% |
| Frazee | 1,647 | 60.6% | 34.7% |
| Lake Eunice Township | 1,517 | 38.0% | 4.0% |
| Erie Township | 1,402 | 45.2% | 6.3% |
| Cormorant Township | 1,031 | 37.3% | 5.8% |
| Richwood Township | 900 | 53.1% | 20.2% |
| Osage Township | 896 | 41.5% | 12.1% |
| Audubon Township | 857 | 42.0% | 9.6% |
| Height of Land Township | 771 | 54.9% | 11.7% |
| White Earth Township | 770 | 49.7% | 58.8% |
| Runeberg Township | 637 | 44.1% | 9.6% |
| Lake Park | 600 | 77.1% | 17.3% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Becker County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison County | 8 | 4.9 | −0.1 |
| Meeker County | 5 | 4.7 | −0.3 |
| Sherburne County | 20 | 5.4 | +0.4 |
| Mille Lacs County | 6 | 4.6 | −0.4 |
| Redwood County | 4 | 5.6 | +0.6 |
| Scott County | 24 | 4.2 | −0.8 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Minnesota
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 Becker County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Becker County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Becker County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Becker County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, insulation workers earn a median of $56,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Becker County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Becker 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 Minnesota (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 — Becker County, Minnesota
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