Carpenters in Lee County, Florida
Lee County, Florida has 325 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,731 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.8 across Florida.
Lee County ranks 4 of 55 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $49,379 per employee a year.
Across Florida, carpenters earn a median of $48,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 325
- Their employees
- 1,731
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.4
Carpenters in Lee County: businesses and jobs
| Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 325 | 4,919 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 1,731 | 23,476 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $85,475,000 | $1,035,089,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.4 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Lee County
| Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% (±0.4 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.6% (±0.2 points) | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 55.4% (±0.6 points) | 54.7% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 12.1% (±0.4 points) in Lee County, higher than across Florida (11.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.6% (±0.2 points) in Lee County, higher than across Florida (3.2%).
Detached houses: 55.4% (±0.6 points) in Lee County, higher than across Florida (54.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 0.5% (±0.1 points) in Lee County, lower than across Florida (1.9%).
Places in Lee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | 215,536 | 15.3% | 22.8% |
| Lehigh Acres | 132,353 | 16.3% | 30.0% |
| Fort Myers | 95,051 | 24.4% | 50.9% |
| Bonita Springs | 55,904 | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| North Fort Myers | 44,993 | 33.9% | 14.3% |
| Estero | 37,858 | 4.4% | 14.0% |
| San Carlos Park | 19,159 | 18.1% | 26.4% |
| Villas | 13,644 | 36.2% | 35.8% |
| Iona | 13,631 | 13.9% | 28.0% |
| Cypress Lake | 13,032 | 31.7% | 24.0% |
| Gateway | 11,176 | 2.4% | 15.1% |
| McGregor | 8,490 | 42.2% | 20.3% |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 6,511 | 43.5% | 14.0% |
| Sanibel | 6,418 | 37.5% | 10.1% |
| Three Oaks | 6,144 | 3.4% | 41.1% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County | 184 | 6.9 | −0.5 |
| St. Lucie County | 126 | 7.9 | +0.5 |
| Collier County | 163 | 6.8 | −0.6 |
| Flagler County | 50 | 8.2 | +0.8 |
| Indian River County | 55 | 6.4 | −1.0 |
| Gilchrist County | 5 | 6.4 | −1.0 |
Licenses for carpenters in Florida
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 Lee County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Lee County?
The Census Bureau counts 325 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Lee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Lee County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, carpenters earn a median of $48,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Lee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Lee 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 Florida (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 — Lee County, Florida
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