Carpenters in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County, Idaho has 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 28 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 11.5 across Idaho.
Gem County ranks 11 of 23 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $29,750 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, carpenters earn a median of $48,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 28
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.3
Carpenters in Gem County: businesses and jobs
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 916 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 28 | 4,410 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $833,000 | $201,163,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.3 | 11.5 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Gem County
| Gem County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 14.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 4.6% (±1.7 points) | 3.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 79.9% (±3.7 points) | 73.8% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.0% (±1.8 points) in Gem County, lower than across Idaho (14.2%).
Detached houses: 79.9% (±3.7 points) in Gem County, higher than across Idaho (73.8%).
Places in Gem County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 8,275 | 56.9% | 39.0% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gem County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham County | 19 | 10.8 | −0.5 |
| Bonneville County | 59 | 12.4 | +1.1 |
| Ada County | 208 | 9.8 | −1.5 |
| Kootenai County | 103 | 12.8 | +1.5 |
| Twin Falls County | 35 | 9.6 | −1.7 |
| Valley County | 12 | 9.3 | −2.0 |
Licenses for carpenters in Idaho
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 Gem County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Gem County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Gem County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Gem County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, carpenters earn a median of $48,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Gem County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Gem 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 Idaho (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 — Gem County, Idaho
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