Carpenters in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Rio Grande County, Colorado has 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.9 across Colorado.
Rio Grande County ranks 26 of 33 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $34,000 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.5
Carpenters in Rio Grande County: businesses and jobs
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,519 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 8 | 5,566 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $272,000 | $347,307,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.5 | 5.9 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Rio Grande County
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% (±2.0 points) | 12.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 75.5% (±4.0 points) | 61.4% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.1% (±3.9 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.6% (±2.0 points) in Rio Grande County, lower than across Colorado (12.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.0% (±0.7 points) in Rio Grande County, lower than across Colorado (3.0%).
Detached houses: 75.5% (±4.0 points) in Rio Grande County, higher than across Colorado (61.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 18.1% (±3.9 points) in Rio Grande County, higher than across Colorado (7.0%).
Places in Rio Grande County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | 66.5% | 39.7% |
| Del Norte | 1,653 | 66.9% | 31.9% |
| South Fork | 724 | 43.0% | 38.5% |
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 Rio Grande County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 139 | 4.6 | +0.0 |
| Weld County | 60 | 4.6 | +0.1 |
| Boulder County | 67 | 4.6 | +0.1 |
| Mesa County | 29 | 4.1 | −0.4 |
| Fremont County | 8 | 3.9 | −0.7 |
| Chaffee County | 6 | 5.2 | +0.7 |
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 Rio Grande County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Rio Grande County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Rio Grande County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Rio Grande 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 — Rio Grande County, Colorado
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