Insulation workers in Montgomery County, New York
Montgomery County, New York has 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across New York.
Montgomery County ranks 19 of 45 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,333 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
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Insulation workers in Montgomery County: businesses and jobs
| Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,108 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 9 | 12,347 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $453,000 | $889,329,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Montgomery County
| Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 46.9% (±2.1 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 5.3% (±0.9 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 23.5% (±1.8 points) | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 11.4% (±1.5 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 46.9% (±2.1 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 5.3% (±0.9 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 23.5% (±1.8 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across New York (16.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 11.4% (±1.5 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across New York (15.4%).
Places in Montgomery County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | 91.9% | 47.0% |
| Town of Amsterdam | 5,578 | 70.1% | 16.3% |
| Town of Minden | 4,181 | 76.3% | 21.6% |
| Town of Canajoharie | 3,658 | 86.5% | 20.1% |
| Town of Mohawk | 3,560 | 73.4% | 19.8% |
| Town of Palatine | 3,200 | 58.8% | 26.3% |
| Town of Florida | 2,690 | 64.3% | 10.1% |
| Town of St. Johnsville | 2,583 | 81.6% | 31.9% |
| Town of Glen | 2,555 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Village of Fort Plain | 2,290 | 88.1% | 28.5% |
| Town of Root | 1,963 | 51.7% | 11.4% |
| Village of Canajoharie | 1,839 | 96.7% | 33.6% |
| Village of St. Johnsville | 1,790 | 93.1% | 37.9% |
| Town of Charleston | 1,394 | 50.7% | 8.1% |
| Village of Hagaman | 1,044 | 86.1% | 19.5% |
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 Montgomery County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 5 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Queens County | 118 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Niagara County | 13 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 8 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Oswego County | 7 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Tompkins County | 6 | 1.3 | −0.1 |
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 Montgomery County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Montgomery County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Montgomery County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Montgomery 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 — Montgomery County, New York
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