Carpenters in Butte County, California
Butte County, California has 17 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 130 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across California.
Butte County ranks 36 of 40 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,246 per employee a year.
Across California, carpenters earn a median of $74,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 130
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Carpenters in Butte County: businesses and jobs
| Butte County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 3,772 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 130 | 40,303 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $6,532,000 | $2,542,896,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Butte County
| Butte County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 60.5% (±1.2 points) | 57.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.7% (±0.6 points) | 8.9% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.7% (±0.8 points) in Butte County, higher than across California (6.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.8% (±0.5 points) in Butte County, higher than across California (1.3%).
Detached houses: 60.5% (±1.2 points) in Butte County, higher than across California (57.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.7% (±0.6 points) in Butte County, lower than across California (8.9%).
Places in Butte County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,188 | 44.6% | 56.6% |
| Oroville | 19,752 | 68.1% | 47.0% |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | 52.9% | 14.5% |
| Paradise | 7,392 | 40.5% | 25.2% |
| Magalia | 7,389 | 39.5% | 16.8% |
| Gridley | 7,330 | 65.5% | 51.4% |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | 72.0% | 31.0% |
| Durham | 5,340 | 55.5% | 29.1% |
| Palermo | 5,266 | 52.0% | 31.3% |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | 73.3% | 45.2% |
| Kelly Ridge | 2,825 | 52.1% | 11.5% |
| Biggs | 2,307 | 61.6% | 28.8% |
| Forest Ranch | 1,915 | 17.4% | 3.1% |
| Butte Valley | 1,087 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
Counties in California with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Butte County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County | 57 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Shasta County | 15 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Contra Costa County | 83 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Los Angeles County | 710 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Yuba County | 6 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Alameda County | 128 | 2.0 | +0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in California
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 Butte County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Butte County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Butte County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Butte County?
Pay is published by state: across California, carpenters earn a median of $74,820 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Butte County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in Butte 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 California (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 — Butte County, California
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .