Carpenters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska has 54 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 173 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.8 across Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough ranks 2 of 6 counties in Alaska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,884 per employee a year.
Across Alaska, carpenters earn a median of $65,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 54
- Their employees
- 173
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.6
Carpenters in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: businesses and jobs
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 54 | 158 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 173 | 648 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $9,322,000 | $39,855,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.6 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 83.0% (±0.9 points) | 63.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 1.7% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 17.3% (±0.9 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, higher than across Alaska (9.3%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.9% (±0.5 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, higher than across Alaska (0.9%).
Detached houses: 83.0% (±0.9 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, higher than across Alaska (63.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.4% (±0.1 points) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, lower than across Alaska (1.7%).
Places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | 10.8% | 15.5% |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | 20.7% | 51.8% |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | 9.1% | 19.5% |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | 18.2% | 22.4% |
| Gateway | 6,845 | 5.4% | 18.5% |
| Palmer | 6,268 | 28.5% | 36.9% |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | 17.3% | 29.0% |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | 9.3% | 14.1% |
| Butte | 4,085 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Big Lake | 3,585 | 29.5% | 18.1% |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | 14.2% | 11.7% |
| Houston | 1,834 | 24.9% | 29.4% |
| Willow | 1,815 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Point MacKenzie | 1,668 | 23.8% | 32.1% |
Counties in Alaska with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Matanuska-Susitna Borough, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 20 | 6.1 | −4.5 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 20 | 4.7 | −5.9 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 44 | 3.7 | −6.9 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 3 | 2.1 | −8.4 |
| Haines Borough | 3 | 21.8 | +11.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Alaska
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
The Census Bureau counts 54 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Pay is published by state: across Alaska, carpenters earn a median of $65,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Alaska, and a city or county in Matanuska-Susitna Borough 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 Alaska (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 — Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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