Carpenters in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois has 19 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 109 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.0 across Illinois.
Sangamon County ranks 26 of 42 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,550 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, carpenters earn a median of $76,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 109
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Carpenters in Sangamon County: businesses and jobs
| Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 1,652 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 109 | 8,486 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $5,728,000 | $583,503,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Sangamon County
| Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% (±0.6 points) | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 72.5% (±0.9 points) | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.9% (±0.6 points) in Sangamon County, higher than across Illinois (5.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.4% (±0.1 points) in Sangamon County, lower than across Illinois (0.7%).
Detached houses: 72.5% (±0.9 points) in Sangamon County, higher than across Illinois (58.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 15.5% (±0.7 points) in Sangamon County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Places in Sangamon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,330 | 65.1% | 35.7% |
| Capital Township | 111,650 | 64.9% | 36.1% |
| Chatham | 14,639 | 30.6% | 19.4% |
| Woodside Township | 11,416 | 87.2% | 24.2% |
| Chatham Township | 8,443 | 38.9% | 28.3% |
| Clear Lake Township | 8,302 | 51.4% | 23.3% |
| Ball Township | 7,571 | 25.5% | 2.7% |
| Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 5,866 | 57.9% | 17.4% |
| Fancy Creek Township | 5,826 | 31.1% | 9.6% |
| Rochester Township | 5,538 | 44.5% | 6.3% |
| Springfield Township | 5,522 | 88.8% | 37.2% |
| Gardner Township | 4,608 | 51.2% | 7.3% |
| Sherman | 4,386 | 23.2% | 9.8% |
| Auburn | 4,306 | 61.3% | 16.1% |
| Rochester | 3,766 | 46.1% | 6.7% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sangamon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.0 |
| Woodford County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Williamson County | 7 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 26 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Tazewell County | 11 | 1.9 | −0.2 |
| Grundy County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Illinois
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 Sangamon County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Sangamon County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Sangamon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Sangamon County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, carpenters earn a median of $76,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Sangamon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Sangamon 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 Illinois (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 — Sangamon County, Illinois
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