Carpenters in Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County, Indiana has 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Indiana.
Shelby County ranks 7 of 48 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,897 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.6
Carpenters in Shelby County: businesses and jobs
| Shelby County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 838 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 29 | 4,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,389,000 | $270,685,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.6 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Shelby County
| Shelby County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% (±1.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 77.9% (±2.2 points) | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.9% (±1.3 points) in Shelby County, lower than across Indiana (8.0%).
Detached houses: 77.9% (±2.2 points) in Shelby County, higher than across Indiana (72.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.4% (±1.8 points) in Shelby County, higher than across Indiana (16.0%).
Places in Shelby County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Township | 21,744 | 60.8% | 41.5% |
| Shelbyville | 20,296 | 58.1% | 44.8% |
| Moral Township | 4,613 | 53.9% | 10.1% |
| Brandywine Township (Shelby County) | 2,085 | 70.4% | 11.3% |
| Noble Township (Shelby County) | 2,041 | 69.3% | 19.3% |
| Hanover Township (Shelby County) | 1,967 | 75.0% | 22.3% |
| Marion Township (Shelby County) | 1,853 | 65.7% | 30.3% |
| Jackson Township (Shelby County) | 1,744 | 39.4% | 10.1% |
| Liberty Township (Shelby County) | 1,651 | 59.0% | 1.5% |
| Shelby Township (Shelby County) | 1,630 | 74.4% | 8.3% |
| Hendricks Township | 1,604 | 66.0% | 14.2% |
| Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 1,308 | 56.1% | 24.4% |
| Sugar Creek Township (Shelby County) | 1,195 | 78.5% | 0.0% |
| Morristown | 1,134 | 83.9% | 30.1% |
| Union Township (Shelby County) | 949 | 53.3% | 11.9% |
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 Shelby County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 9 | 4.5 | −0.1 |
| Dearborn County | 10 | 4.7 | +0.2 |
| Carroll County | 4 | 4.2 | −0.4 |
| Greene County | 6 | 4.2 | −0.4 |
| Washington County | 5 | 4.1 | −0.5 |
| Rush County | 3 | 4.1 | −0.5 |
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 Shelby County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Shelby County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Shelby County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Shelby 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 — Shelby County, Indiana
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