Carpenters in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 28 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 136 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Louisiana.
Lafayette Parish ranks 3 of 21 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,257 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, carpenters earn a median of $49,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 28
- Their employees
- 136
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.5
Carpenters in Lafayette Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 298 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 136 | 1,674 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $7,107,000 | $83,922,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.5 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Lafayette Parish
| Lafayette Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 19.1% (±1.1 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 67.7% (±1.2 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 19.1% (±1.1 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (11.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.6% (±0.4 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (1.8%).
Detached houses: 67.7% (±1.2 points) in Lafayette Parish, higher than across Louisiana (65.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.8% (±0.3 points) in Lafayette Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Places in Lafayette Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 121,715 | 47.9% | 46.9% |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | 7.5% | 12.6% |
| Broussard | 14,322 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Carencro | 11,619 | 31.9% | 33.6% |
| Scott | 8,609 | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Milton | 2,793 | 22.3% | 10.3% |
| Ossun | 2,271 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| Duson | 1,282 | 34.4% | 37.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lafayette Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | 15 | 2.5 | +0.0 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 24 | 2.1 | −0.4 |
| St. Charles Parish | 4 | 1.9 | −0.6 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 9 | 1.9 | −0.6 |
| Livingston Parish | 11 | 1.8 | −0.7 |
| Ouachita Parish | 13 | 1.8 | −0.7 |
Licenses for carpenters in Louisiana
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 Lafayette Parish
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Lafayette Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 28 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Lafayette Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Lafayette Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, carpenters earn a median of $49,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Lafayette Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafayette Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
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