Insulation workers in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County, Minnesota has 39 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 261 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Dakota County ranks 27 of 40 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,280 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
- 39
- Their employees
- 261
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Insulation workers in Dakota County: businesses and jobs
| Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 39 | 535 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 261 | 5,101 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $18,865,000 | $372,561,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Dakota County
| Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.3% (±0.5 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 16.2% (±0.7 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.0% (±0.3 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.3% (±0.5 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.2% (±0.1 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (1.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 16.2% (±0.7 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Places in Dakota County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 74,354 | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| Eagan | 68,000 | 24.7% | 32.3% |
| Burnsville | 64,463 | 45.0% | 35.3% |
| Apple Valley | 55,679 | 30.0% | 26.6% |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | 36.8% | 23.1% |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| Farmington | 23,902 | 21.3% | 13.5% |
| Hastings | 22,117 | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | 64.4% | 42.8% |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | 77.1% | 30.3% |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | 44.1% | 21.3% |
| Empire | 3,092 | 35.7% | 5.7% |
| Ravenna Township | 2,092 | 57.4% | 0.6% |
| Castle Rock Township | 1,502 | 53.3% | 5.1% |
| Vermillion Township | 1,396 | 46.6% | 12.5% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dakota County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago County | 5 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Nicollet County | 3 | 2.2 | +0.0 |
| Douglas County | 5 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Crow Wing County | 9 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
| Washington County | 23 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
| Carver County | 10 | 2.4 | +0.2 |
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 Dakota County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Dakota County?
The Census Bureau counts 39 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Dakota County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Dakota 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 Dakota County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Dakota 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 — Dakota County, Minnesota
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