Insulation workers in Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County, New York has 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 46 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across New York.
Sullivan County ranks 7 of 45 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,957 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 46
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Insulation workers in Sullivan County: businesses and jobs
| Sullivan County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 1,108 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 46 | 12,347 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $2,620,000 | $889,329,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Sullivan County
| Sullivan County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.1% (±1.5 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.8% (±1.1 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 48.0% (±2.0 points) | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 20.4% (±1.7 points) | 15.4% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 20.1% (±1.5 points) in Sullivan County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.8% (±1.1 points) in Sullivan County, lower than across New York (12.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 48.0% (±2.0 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across New York (16.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 20.4% (±1.7 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across New York (15.4%).
Places in Sullivan County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Thompson | 16,714 | 58.1% | 53.6% |
| Town of Fallsburg | 14,581 | 46.3% | 45.6% |
| Town of Mamakating | 12,728 | 58.3% | 24.3% |
| Town of Liberty | 10,358 | 58.2% | 38.6% |
| Village of Monticello | 7,279 | 68.9% | 79.9% |
| Village of Liberty | 5,142 | 71.0% | 63.2% |
| Town of Bethel | 4,054 | 63.6% | 26.6% |
| Town of Neversink | 3,380 | 54.8% | 17.2% |
| Town of Rockland | 3,307 | 66.3% | 15.9% |
| Town of Callicoon | 3,030 | 63.7% | 18.4% |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | 57.4% | 13.7% |
| Town of Delaware | 2,261 | 66.6% | 12.5% |
| Town of Highland | 2,234 | 69.9% | 12.7% |
| Town of Lumberland | 2,068 | 45.9% | 3.4% |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | 62.4% | 58.6% |
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 Sullivan County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester County | 80 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| Lewis County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Nassau County | 88 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
| Ontario County | 9 | 1.7 | −0.3 |
| Delaware County | 5 | 1.7 | −0.3 |
| Wayne County | 7 | 1.6 | −0.4 |
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 Sullivan County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Sullivan County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Sullivan County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Sullivan 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 — Sullivan County, New York
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Figures last updated on .