Insulation workers in Meeker County, Minnesota
Meeker County, Minnesota has 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 51 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Minnesota.
Meeker County ranks 7 of 40 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $75,000 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 51
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.7
Insulation workers in Meeker County: businesses and jobs
| Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 535 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 51 | 5,101 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $3,825,000 | $372,561,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Meeker County
| Meeker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.5% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 23.7% (±1.9 points) | 19.4% | 41.3% |
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.0% (±0.5 points) in Meeker County, higher than across Minnesota (1.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 23.7% (±1.9 points) in Meeker County, higher than across Minnesota (19.4%).
Places in Meeker County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 6,576 | 61.4% | 39.3% |
| Dassel Township | 1,690 | 35.8% | 2.8% |
| Kingston Township | 1,436 | 64.1% | 7.8% |
| Dassel | 1,358 | 56.7% | 28.6% |
| Collinwood Township | 1,168 | 55.5% | 2.1% |
| Forest Prairie Township | 1,049 | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Eden Valley | 1,002 | 70.6% | 21.2% |
| Greenleaf Township | 897 | 56.9% | 9.6% |
| Grove City | 814 | 63.9% | 35.9% |
| Ellsworth Township | 792 | 40.2% | 2.7% |
| Litchfield Township | 786 | 51.0% | 9.2% |
| Watkins | 765 | 59.2% | 32.6% |
| Forest City Township | 707 | 48.0% | 2.7% |
| Union Grove Township | 634 | 60.9% | 2.6% |
| Manannah Township | 587 | 54.6% | 12.8% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Meeker County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County | 6 | 4.6 | −0.1 |
| Morrison County | 8 | 4.9 | +0.3 |
| Becker County | 10 | 5.0 | +0.3 |
| Scott County | 24 | 4.2 | −0.4 |
| Wright County | 24 | 4.2 | −0.5 |
| Anoka County | 59 | 4.2 | −0.5 |
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 Meeker County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Meeker County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Meeker County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Meeker 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 Meeker County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Meeker 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 — Meeker County, Minnesota
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