Insulation workers in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Merrimack County, New Hampshire has 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 129 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.7 across New Hampshire.
Merrimack County ranks 5 of 8 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $69,016 per employee a year.
Across New Hampshire, insulation workers earn a median of $42,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 129
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Insulation workers in Merrimack County: businesses and jobs
| Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 175 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 129 | 2,816 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $8,903,000 | $237,550,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Merrimack County
| Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 24.3% (±1.2 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.4% (±0.8 points) | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 33.5% (±1.2 points) | 39.5% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 12.6% (±0.8 points) | 11.1% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 24.3% (±1.2 points) in Merrimack County, higher than across New Hampshire (18.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.4% (±0.8 points) in Merrimack County, lower than across New Hampshire (8.3%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 33.5% (±1.2 points) in Merrimack County, lower than across New Hampshire (39.5%).
Homes heated by electricity: 12.6% (±0.8 points) in Merrimack County, higher than across New Hampshire (11.1%).
Places in Merrimack County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 44,375 | 61.4% | 43.2% |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | 33.1% | 19.4% |
| Franklin | 8,799 | 75.9% | 35.8% |
| Bow | 8,335 | 40.1% | 12.5% |
| Pembroke | 7,438 | 63.1% | 32.6% |
| Henniker | 6,197 | 65.6% | 35.5% |
| Hopkinton | 6,037 | 65.4% | 12.7% |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | 39.9% | 17.1% |
| Hooksett (community) | 5,876 | 34.5% | 27.5% |
| Loudon | 5,692 | 37.1% | 10.4% |
| Suncook | 5,432 | 72.5% | 40.5% |
| Northfield | 4,971 | 53.0% | 28.4% |
| Epsom | 4,939 | 39.5% | 12.4% |
| Allenstown | 4,743 | 48.2% | 19.1% |
| New London | 4,433 | 54.1% | 9.2% |
Counties in New Hampshire with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Merrimack County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Grafton County | 10 | 1.9 | +0.4 |
| Strafford County | 5 | 0.9 | −0.6 |
| Belknap County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.7 |
| Rockingham County | 31 | 2.2 | +0.7 |
| Cheshire County | 12 | 3.3 | +1.8 |
Licenses for insulation workers in New Hampshire
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 Merrimack County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Merrimack County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Merrimack County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Merrimack County?
Pay is published by state: across New Hampshire, insulation workers earn a median of $42,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Merrimack County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Merrimack 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 New Hampshire (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 — Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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