Insulation workers in Gage County, Nebraska
Gage County, Nebraska has 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.3 across Nebraska.
Gage County ranks 4 of 13 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,000 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, insulation workers earn a median of $44,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Insulation workers in Gage County: businesses and jobs
| Gage County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 200 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 9 | 1,778 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $315,000 | $111,157,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Gage County
| Gage County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.7% (±2.8 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.4% (±2.0 points) | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 40.2% (±2.6 points) | 31.5% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.7% (±2.8 points) in Gage County, higher than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.4% (±2.0 points) in Gage County, higher than across Nebraska (10.3%).
Homes heated by electricity: 40.2% (±2.6 points) in Gage County, higher than across Nebraska (31.5%).
Places in Gage County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | 12,225 | 74.0% | 34.7% |
| Blue Springs-Wymore Township | 1,777 | 87.1% | 19.9% |
| Wymore | 1,320 | 89.2% | 21.2% |
| Highland Township | 893 | 48.6% | 7.3% |
| Adams Township | 824 | 71.2% | 16.2% |
| Holt Township | 668 | 70.9% | 16.9% |
| Adams | 580 | 77.5% | 21.3% |
| Clatonia Township | 551 | 67.0% | 23.3% |
| Cortland | 547 | 66.1% | 12.6% |
| Midland Township (Gage County) | 484 | 83.9% | 13.7% |
| Nemaha Township | 438 | 25.8% | 4.3% |
| Rockford Township | 368 | 100.0% | 13.4% |
| Blue Springs | 328 | 76.1% | 16.0% |
| Clatonia | 326 | 73.8% | 28.4% |
| Logan Township (Gage County) | 317 | 84.7% | 5.0% |
Counties in Nebraska with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gage County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | 8 | 5.6 | +0.8 |
| Hall County | 8 | 3.1 | −1.7 |
| Sarpy County | 22 | 2.9 | −1.9 |
| Lancaster County | 39 | 2.8 | −2.0 |
| Seward County | 5 | 6.9 | +2.1 |
| Madison County | 4 | 2.6 | −2.2 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Nebraska
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 Gage County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Gage County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Gage County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Gage County?
Pay is published by state: across Nebraska, insulation workers earn a median of $44,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Gage County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, and a city or county in Gage 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 Nebraska (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 — Gage County, Nebraska
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Figures last updated on .