Carpenters in Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County, Colorado has 89 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 408 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.9 across Colorado.
Douglas County ranks 20 of 33 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,277 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, carpenters earn a median of $59,490 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 89
- Their employees
- 408
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.2
Carpenters in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 89 | 1,519 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 408 | 5,566 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $29,489,000 | $347,307,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.2 | 5.9 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 21.0% (±0.9 points) | 12.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 6.0% (±0.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 73.4% (±0.7 points) | 61.4% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 21.0% (±0.9 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Colorado (12.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 6.0% (±0.4 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Colorado (3.0%).
Detached houses: 73.4% (±0.7 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Colorado (61.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.5% (±0.1 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | 1.9% | 21.9% |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | 7.4% | 21.2% |
| Parker | 61,783 | 2.9% | 28.2% |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | 0.8% | 45.5% |
| Castle Pines | 13,388 | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| The Pinery | 11,871 | 24.0% | 4.4% |
| Roxborough Park | 9,085 | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Stonegate | 8,906 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| Meridian | 5,634 | 5.4% | 85.9% |
| Castle Pines Village | 4,436 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Sterling Ranch | 4,213 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | 0.8% | 36.5% |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | 7.5% | 1.2% |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Acres Green | 2,639 | 93.7% | 14.4% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma County | 8 | 6.5 | +0.3 |
| Jefferson County | 166 | 6.5 | +0.4 |
| Adams County | 132 | 6.7 | +0.6 |
| Arapahoe County | 141 | 5.2 | −0.9 |
| Chaffee County | 6 | 5.2 | −0.9 |
| Larimer County | 118 | 7.2 | +1.0 |
Licenses for carpenters in Colorado
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 Douglas County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 89 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Douglas County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, carpenters earn a median of $59,490 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Douglas 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 Colorado (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 — Douglas County, Colorado
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