Carpenters in Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County, Iowa has 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 33 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.0 across Iowa.
Cedar County ranks 3 of 44 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,970 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, carpenters earn a median of $54,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 33
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.8
Carpenters in Cedar County: businesses and jobs
| Cedar County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 568 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 33 | 2,525 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,451,000 | $138,913,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.8 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Cedar County
| Cedar County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 82.2% (±2.3 points) | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.9% (±3.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.9% (±1.4 points) in Cedar County, lower than across Iowa (9.2%).
Detached houses: 82.2% (±2.3 points) in Cedar County, higher than across Iowa (72.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 34.9% (±3.2 points) in Cedar County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Places in Cedar County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 3,106 | 74.5% | 27.8% |
| West Branch | 2,594 | 40.7% | 17.8% |
| Durant | 1,946 | 71.1% | 21.9% |
| Clarence | 1,166 | 66.5% | 33.4% |
| Mechanicsville | 964 | 72.0% | 17.6% |
| Lowden | 699 | 75.3% | 23.4% |
| Stanwood | 533 | 83.0% | 19.8% |
| Bennett | 390 | 98.9% | 26.3% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cedar County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | 6 | 12.3 | +1.5 |
| Washington County | 12 | 12.4 | +1.6 |
| Sioux County | 12 | 9.0 | −1.8 |
| Chickasaw County | 5 | 9.0 | −1.8 |
| Madison County | 6 | 8.5 | −2.4 |
| Decatur County | 3 | 8.2 | −2.6 |
Licenses for carpenters in Iowa
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 Cedar County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Cedar County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Cedar County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Cedar County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, carpenters earn a median of $54,080 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Cedar County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Cedar 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 Iowa (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 — Cedar County, Iowa
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