Insulation workers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania has 42 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 482 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Pennsylvania.
Bucks County ranks 7 of 38 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $79,054 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, insulation workers earn a median of $49,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 42
- Their employees
- 482
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Insulation workers in Bucks County: businesses and jobs
| Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 42 | 530 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 482 | 6,181 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $38,104,000 | $438,916,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Bucks County
| Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.9% (±0.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.8% (±0.6 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 23.6% (±0.6 points) | 14.0% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 30.9% (±0.7 points) | 25.3% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.9% (±0.4 points) in Bucks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 11.8% (±0.6 points) in Bucks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (9.9%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 23.6% (±0.6 points) in Bucks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (14.0%).
Homes heated by electricity: 30.9% (±0.7 points) in Bucks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.3%).
Places in Bucks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensalem Township | 62,818 | 66.0% | 37.7% |
| Bristol Township | 54,173 | 83.8% | 27.6% |
| Levittown | 50,926 | 90.6% | 12.8% |
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 45,861 | 61.1% | 25.4% |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 39,920 | 49.7% | 6.2% |
| Falls Township (Bucks County) | 34,552 | 79.3% | 27.1% |
| Lower Makefield Township | 33,485 | 40.5% | 12.4% |
| Warminster Township | 33,470 | 65.9% | 30.7% |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 25,972 | 34.4% | 18.4% |
| Buckingham Township (Bucks County) | 20,852 | 31.2% | 6.4% |
| Lower Southampton Township | 20,555 | 63.2% | 16.8% |
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 19,828 | 22.3% | 15.5% |
| Doylestown Township | 18,008 | 51.7% | 19.8% |
| Hilltown Township | 16,749 | 48.9% | 19.0% |
| Upper Southampton Township | 15,209 | 76.1% | 11.4% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bucks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 59 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Lebanon County | 9 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Elk County | 3 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Dauphin County | 19 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Adams County | 6 | 1.4 | −0.3 |
| York County | 24 | 1.3 | −0.4 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Pennsylvania
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 Bucks County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Bucks County?
The Census Bureau counts 42 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Bucks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Bucks County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, insulation workers earn a median of $49,100 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Bucks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Bucks 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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Figures last updated on .