Insulation workers in Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County, Ohio has 52 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,686 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Ohio.
Franklin County ranks 22 of 38 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $65,408 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, insulation workers earn a median of $56,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 52
- Their employees
- 1,686
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Insulation workers in Franklin County: businesses and jobs
| Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 52 | 462 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 1,686 | 5,950 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $110,278,000 | $367,001,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Franklin County
| Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.9% (±0.3 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.6% (±0.3 points) | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 30.6% (±0.6 points) | 26.0% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.9% (±0.3 points) in Franklin County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.3% (±0.1 points) in Franklin County, lower than across Ohio (1.7%).
Homes heated by electricity: 30.6% (±0.6 points) in Franklin County, higher than across Ohio (26.0%).
Places in Franklin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 914,802 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| Dublin | 49,294 | 10.8% | 22.9% |
| Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 47,984 | 37.2% | 27.8% |
| Washington Township (Franklin County) | 43,472 | 10.9% | 28.4% |
| Grove City | 42,517 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | 43.0% | 38.4% |
| Westerville | 38,645 | 46.3% | 27.5% |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 38,358 | 32.1% | 26.8% |
| Hilliard | 38,033 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 37,863 | 44.7% | 31.5% |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | 84.4% | 20.6% |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | 41.9% | 29.4% |
| Truro Township | 30,584 | 55.4% | 40.0% |
| Madison Township (Franklin County) | 26,314 | 53.7% | 21.2% |
| Whitehall | 20,019 | 78.9% | 60.3% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Franklin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana County | 4 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Wayne County | 4 | 0.9 | −0.0 |
| Lucas County | 18 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Summit County | 21 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Clermont County | 8 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Hamilton County | 32 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Ohio
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 Franklin County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Franklin County?
The Census Bureau counts 52 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Franklin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Franklin County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, insulation workers earn a median of $56,640 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Franklin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Franklin 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 Ohio (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 — Franklin County, Ohio
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Figures last updated on .