Carpenters in Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Pottawatomie County, Kansas has 6 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 79 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.3 across Kansas.
Pottawatomie County ranks 5 of 19 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,848 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, carpenters earn a median of $51,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 79
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.9
Carpenters in Pottawatomie County: businesses and jobs
| Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 426 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 79 | 2,364 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $3,859,000 | $130,668,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.9 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Pottawatomie County
| Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 17.6% (±2.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 79.4% (±3.0 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.7% (±2.3 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 17.6% (±2.4 points) in Pottawatomie County, higher than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.8% (±1.1 points) in Pottawatomie County, higher than across Kansas (1.4%).
Detached houses: 79.4% (±3.0 points) in Pottawatomie County, higher than across Kansas (71.8%).
Places in Pottawatomie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Township | 5,751 | 56.9% | 23.0% |
| Blue Township | 5,173 | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| St. George Township | 4,787 | 30.0% | 11.2% |
| Wamego | 4,386 | 52.8% | 27.3% |
| St. Marys Township | 3,932 | 56.8% | 30.0% |
| St. Marys | 2,788 | 65.6% | 35.7% |
| St. George | 1,039 | 23.0% | 17.3% |
| Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 968 | 69.9% | 40.1% |
| Louisville Township | 954 | 44.1% | 2.1% |
| Emmett Township | 906 | 20.7% | 9.0% |
| Onaga | 727 | 76.7% | 42.9% |
| Pottawatomie Township (Pottawatomie County) | 714 | 38.7% | 12.4% |
| Westmoreland | 703 | 51.4% | 24.2% |
| Rock Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 559 | 63.4% | 17.3% |
| Grant Township (Pottawatomie County) | 413 | 88.2% | 36.3% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pottawatomie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 3 | 5.3 | −0.6 |
| Butler County | 18 | 6.5 | +0.7 |
| Ellis County | 9 | 6.8 | +0.9 |
| Wyandotte County | 28 | 4.1 | −1.8 |
| Douglas County | 20 | 3.7 | −2.1 |
| Johnson County | 96 | 3.7 | −2.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Kansas
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 Pottawatomie County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Pottawatomie County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Pottawatomie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Pottawatomie County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, carpenters earn a median of $51,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Pottawatomie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Pottawatomie 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 Kansas (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 — Pottawatomie County, Kansas
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