Insulation workers in Johnston County, North Carolina
Johnston County, North Carolina has 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 91 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across North Carolina.
Johnston County ranks 26 of 44 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,593 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, insulation workers earn a median of $45,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 91
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Insulation workers in Johnston County: businesses and jobs
| Johnston County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 602 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 91 | 5,698 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $4,968,000 | $358,506,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Johnston County
| Johnston County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 4.7% (±0.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 77.8% (±1.2 points) | 65.5% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 4.1% (±0.6 points) in Johnston County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 4.7% (±0.7 points) in Johnston County, lower than across North Carolina (7.8%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.5% (±0.2 points) in Johnston County, lower than across North Carolina (2.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 77.8% (±1.2 points) in Johnston County, higher than across North Carolina (65.5%).
Places in Johnston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 29,320 | 10.3% | 37.3% |
| Smithfield | 12,116 | 65.5% | 41.3% |
| Selma | 6,817 | 55.4% | 56.9% |
| Archer Lodge | 5,186 | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Benson | 4,282 | 41.9% | 45.4% |
| Wilson's Mills | 2,753 | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Four Oaks | 2,459 | 34.6% | 49.9% |
| Kenly | 2,359 | 65.5% | 45.8% |
| Pine Level | 2,031 | 45.7% | 19.2% |
| Princeton | 1,658 | 56.7% | 50.3% |
| Micro | 573 | 44.4% | 33.8% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Johnston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville County | 3 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Robeson County | 6 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Surry County | 4 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Alamance County | 9 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Pender County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Harnett County | 7 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
Licenses for insulation workers in North Carolina
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 Johnston County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Johnston County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Johnston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Johnston County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, insulation workers earn a median of $45,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Johnston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Johnston 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 North Carolina (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 — Johnston County, North Carolina
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