Insulation workers in Lewis County, New York
Lewis County, New York has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 3 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across New York.
Lewis County ranks 8 of 45 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $15,667 per employee a year.
Across New York, insulation workers earn a median of $63,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 3
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Insulation workers in Lewis County: businesses and jobs
| Lewis County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,108 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 3 | 12,347 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $47,000 | $889,329,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Lewis County
| Lewis County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 32.6% (±2.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.1% (±0.9 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 30.1% (±2.5 points) | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 8.7% (±1.5 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 32.6% (±2.2 points) in Lewis County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.1% (±0.9 points) in Lewis County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 30.1% (±2.5 points) in Lewis County, higher than across New York (16.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 8.7% (±1.5 points) in Lewis County, lower than across New York (15.4%).
Places in Lewis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Lowville | 4,875 | 75.2% | 37.9% |
| Village of Lowville | 3,404 | 84.6% | 42.0% |
| Town of Croghan | 3,209 | 54.3% | 14.4% |
| Town of New Bremen | 2,783 | 49.5% | 18.4% |
| Town of Denmark | 2,630 | 59.3% | 25.5% |
| Town of Watson | 1,976 | 48.0% | 6.5% |
| Town of West Turin | 1,733 | 64.4% | 11.3% |
| Town of Leyden | 1,661 | 64.4% | 25.8% |
| Town of Diana | 1,383 | 55.1% | 10.3% |
| Town of Martinsburg | 1,189 | 57.2% | 25.8% |
| Town of Lyonsdale | 1,159 | 50.0% | 9.9% |
| Town of Turin | 1,065 | 79.7% | 5.2% |
| Town of Greig | 1,004 | 61.0% | 11.5% |
| Town of Lewis (Lewis County) | 913 | 49.6% | 25.3% |
| Village of Port Leyden | 659 | 81.0% | 50.7% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lewis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County | 88 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Sullivan County | 10 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Westchester County | 80 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Ontario County | 9 | 1.7 | −0.2 |
| Delaware County | 5 | 1.7 | −0.3 |
| Wayne County | 7 | 1.6 | −0.3 |
Licenses for insulation workers in New York
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 Lewis County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Lewis County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Lewis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Lewis County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, insulation workers earn a median of $63,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Lewis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Lewis 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 York (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 — Lewis County, New York
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