Carpenters in Sumner County, Kansas
Sumner County, Kansas has 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 7 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.3 across Kansas.
Sumner County ranks 17 of 19 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,429 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 7
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Carpenters in Sumner County: businesses and jobs
| Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 426 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 7 | 2,364 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $290,000 | $130,668,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Sumner County
| Sumner County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% (±1.3 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 81.4% (±2.5 points) | 71.8% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.4% (±2.5 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.2% (±1.3 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Kansas (7.8%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.4% (±0.2 points) in Sumner County, lower than across Kansas (1.4%).
Detached houses: 81.4% (±2.5 points) in Sumner County, higher than across Kansas (71.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.4% (±2.5 points) in Sumner County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Places in Sumner County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 7,615 | 78.4% | 37.7% |
| Belle Plaine Township | 3,054 | 63.2% | 26.1% |
| Gore Township | 1,714 | 56.3% | 29.8% |
| Conway Springs | 1,573 | 76.7% | 23.6% |
| Belle Plaine | 1,449 | 76.6% | 43.6% |
| Conway Township | 1,439 | 74.9% | 15.8% |
| Oxford Township (Sumner County) | 1,200 | 83.7% | 24.4% |
| Caldwell | 976 | 83.4% | 22.4% |
| Oxford | 964 | 85.4% | 29.8% |
| Springdale Township | 828 | 54.4% | 15.7% |
| Dixon Township | 714 | 65.3% | 15.3% |
| London Township | 572 | 39.5% | 10.7% |
| Argonia | 542 | 61.4% | 19.7% |
| South Haven Township | 513 | 81.6% | 20.2% |
| Avon Township (Sumner County) | 472 | 31.5% | 0.0% |
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 Sumner County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | 9 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Leavenworth County | 10 | 3.1 | +0.3 |
| Cowley County | 5 | 3.2 | +0.3 |
| Saline County | 8 | 3.3 | +0.4 |
| Harvey County | 5 | 3.4 | +0.5 |
| Reno County | 10 | 3.5 | +0.7 |
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 Sumner County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Sumner County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Sumner County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Sumner 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 Sumner County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Sumner 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 — Sumner County, Kansas
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