Carpenters in Madison County, Alabama
Madison County, Alabama has 31 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 142 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Alabama.
Madison County ranks 9 of 24 counties in Alabama for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,972 per employee a year.
Across Alabama, carpenters earn a median of $47,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 31
- Their employees
- 142
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Carpenters in Madison County: businesses and jobs
| Madison County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 331 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 142 | 1,616 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $6,386,000 | $77,015,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Madison County
| Madison County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 15.5% (±0.8 points) | 10.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 5.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 71.3% (±0.9 points) | 69.1% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.1% (±0.3 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 15.5% (±0.8 points) in Madison County, higher than across Alabama (10.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 5.2% (±0.4 points) in Madison County, higher than across Alabama (2.3%).
Detached houses: 71.3% (±0.9 points) in Madison County, higher than across Alabama (69.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.1% (±0.3 points) in Madison County, lower than across Alabama (4.9%).
Places in Madison County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 222,791 | 43.7% | 41.7% |
| Madison | 60,106 | 11.3% | 26.0% |
| Meridianville | 11,150 | 6.6% | 7.5% |
| Moores Mill | 6,378 | 18.9% | 21.3% |
| Harvest | 5,955 | 9.5% | 17.3% |
| Triana | 3,964 | 15.8% | 16.2% |
| Hazel Green | 3,940 | 32.0% | 12.5% |
| New Hope | 2,911 | 33.3% | 18.1% |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,826 | 21.5% | 15.4% |
| New Market | 1,314 | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Gurley | 607 | 70.4% | 31.1% |
Counties in Alabama with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Madison County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 14 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Tuscaloosa County | 17 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Shelby County | 17 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Limestone County | 7 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Lauderdale County | 7 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Mobile County | 27 | 1.5 | −0.3 |
Licenses for carpenters in Alabama
Federal rules and model codes for carpenters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- International Residential Code and International Building 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 Madison County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Madison County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Madison County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Madison County?
Pay is published by state: across Alabama, carpenters earn a median of $47,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Madison County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alabama, and a city or county in Madison 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: carpenters in Alabama (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison County, Alabama
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