Insulation workers in Iron County, Utah
Iron County, Utah has 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees, employing 71 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Utah.
Iron County ranks 4 of 13 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,028 per employee a year.
Across Utah, insulation workers earn a median of $48,330 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 71
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.7
Insulation workers in Iron County: businesses and jobs
| Iron County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 451 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 71 | 4,251 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $3,339,000 | $234,219,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.7 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
The homes behind the work in Iron County
| Iron County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 2.8% (±0.8 points) | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 23.7% (±2.6 points) | 16.8% | 41.3% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.4% (±0.6 points) in Iron County, lower than across Utah (6.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 2.8% (±0.8 points) in Iron County, lower than across Utah (6.3%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.8% (±0.4 points) in Iron County, higher than across Utah (0.1%).
Homes heated by electricity: 23.7% (±2.6 points) in Iron County, higher than across Utah (16.8%).
Places in Iron County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar City | 38,524 | 22.6% | 43.3% |
| Enoch | 8,144 | 20.7% | 12.3% |
| Parowan | 3,165 | 41.5% | 26.9% |
| Paragonah | 647 | 57.3% | 18.7% |
| Kanarraville | 257 | 29.8% | 13.3% |
| Brian Head | 74 | 14.0% | 0.0% |
Counties in Utah with a similar number of drywall and insulation contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Iron County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah County | 7 | 5.1 | +0.4 |
| Utah County | 87 | 4.1 | −0.5 |
| Washington County | 44 | 5.4 | +0.7 |
| Salt Lake County | 176 | 3.9 | −0.8 |
| Weber County | 35 | 3.5 | −1.2 |
| Sevier County | 3 | 3.4 | −1.3 |
Licenses for insulation workers in Utah
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 Iron County
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Iron County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Iron County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do insulation workers make in Iron County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, insulation workers earn a median of $48,330 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do insulation workers need a license in Iron County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Utah, and a city or county in Iron 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 Utah (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 — Iron County, Utah
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