Insulation workers in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York has 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 81 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across New York.
Schenectady County ranks 14 of 45 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,037 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 81
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Insulation workers in Schenectady County: businesses and jobs
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 1,108 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 81 | 12,347 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $4,782,000 | $889,329,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Schenectady County
| Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 31.7% (±1.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.5% (±1.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 17.9% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built in the 1960s: 10.5% (±1.0 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 5.4% (±0.5 points) in Schenectady County, lower than across New York (16.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 17.9% (±1.2 points) in Schenectady County, higher than across New York (15.4%).
Places in Schenectady County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 68,847 | 85.4% | 54.4% |
| Town of Rotterdam | 30,616 | 69.5% | 25.5% |
| Town of Glenville | 29,372 | 71.4% | 23.2% |
| Town of Niskayuna | 23,591 | 61.6% | 17.8% |
| Rotterdam (community) | 22,695 | 77.1% | 23.6% |
| Niskayuna (community) | 21,227 | 63.0% | 19.4% |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | 64.8% | 33.5% |
| Village of Scotia | 7,264 | 77.4% | 25.6% |
| Town of Duanesburg | 6,083 | 58.7% | 12.9% |
| Town of Princetown | 1,860 | 58.2% | 8.3% |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | 48.6% | 25.5% |
| Village of Delanson | 263 | 89.3% | 7.3% |
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 Schenectady County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County | 33 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Chemung County | 6 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Rensselaer County | 11 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Erie County | 65 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Wayne County | 7 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Delaware County | 5 | 1.7 | +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 Schenectady County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Schenectady County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Schenectady County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Schenectady 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 Schenectady County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Schenectady 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 — Schenectady County, New York
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