Carpenters in DeKalb County, Indiana
DeKalb County, Indiana has 10 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 30 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Indiana.
DeKalb County ranks 3 of 48 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,100 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, carpenters earn a median of $60,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 10
- Their employees
- 30
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.4
Carpenters in DeKalb County: businesses and jobs
| DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 838 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 30 | 4,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,203,000 | $270,685,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.4 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in DeKalb County
| DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 78.7% (±2.0 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.8% (±2.3 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.6% (±1.1 points) in DeKalb County, lower than across Indiana (8.0%).
Detached houses: 78.7% (±2.0 points) in DeKalb County, higher than across Indiana (72.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.8% (±2.3 points) in DeKalb County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Places in DeKalb County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (DeKalb County) | 13,917 | 49.6% | 23.6% |
| Auburn | 13,565 | 50.2% | 23.5% |
| Keyser Township | 7,927 | 58.1% | 19.0% |
| Garrett | 6,642 | 56.7% | 20.5% |
| Wilmington Township | 4,026 | 69.7% | 18.7% |
| Jackson Township (DeKalb County) | 3,749 | 31.6% | 6.0% |
| Grant Township (DeKalb County) | 3,111 | 54.2% | 13.1% |
| Butler | 2,660 | 77.5% | 25.6% |
| Waterloo | 2,073 | 65.4% | 18.8% |
| Butler Township (DeKalb County) | 2,012 | 66.3% | 9.3% |
| Smithfield Township | 1,629 | 53.8% | 18.7% |
| Concord Township (DeKalb County) | 1,486 | 52.8% | 10.7% |
| Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | 1,271 | 44.8% | 21.2% |
| Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) | 1,233 | 47.9% | 1.6% |
| Ashley | 1,230 | 59.3% | 34.5% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from DeKalb County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | 8 | 5.4 | −0.1 |
| Allen County | 85 | 5.1 | −0.3 |
| Dearborn County | 10 | 4.7 | −0.7 |
| Shelby County | 9 | 4.6 | −0.9 |
| Marshall County | 9 | 4.5 | −1.0 |
| Carroll County | 4 | 4.2 | −1.3 |
Licenses for carpenters in Indiana
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 DeKalb County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in DeKalb County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in DeKalb County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in DeKalb County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, carpenters earn a median of $60,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in DeKalb County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in DeKalb 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 Indiana (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 — DeKalb County, Indiana
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