Carpenters in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana has 5 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 36 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Louisiana.
Lafourche Parish ranks 16 of 21 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,972 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
- 5
- Their employees
- 36
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Carpenters in Lafourche Parish: businesses and jobs
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 298 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 36 | 1,674 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,475,000 | $83,922,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Lafourche Parish
| Lafourche Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% (±1.4 points) | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 71.9% (±1.9 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.1% (±0.9 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 71.9% (±1.9 points) in Lafourche Parish, higher than across Louisiana (65.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.1% (±0.9 points) in Lafourche Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Places in Lafourche Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux | 15,732 | 61.1% | 38.4% |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | 30.9% | 10.4% |
| Raceland | 9,585 | 59.8% | 19.9% |
| Galliano | 5,906 | 53.1% | 18.6% |
| Larose | 5,515 | 42.3% | 11.7% |
| Chackbay | 5,436 | 38.9% | 6.4% |
| Cut Off | 5,398 | 56.5% | 22.4% |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,790 | 24.7% | 20.4% |
| Lockport | 2,618 | 77.7% | 23.4% |
| Golden Meadow | 1,854 | 80.9% | 23.4% |
| Mathews | 1,598 | 44.1% | 11.8% |
| Bayou Country Club | 1,497 | 50.1% | 6.0% |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | 39.8% | 12.5% |
| Kraemer | 1,065 | 42.0% | 0.0% |
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 Lafourche Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 25 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Rapides Parish | 7 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Acadia Parish | 3 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Caddo Parish | 14 | 1.2 | +0.0 |
| Vermilion Parish | 3 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
| St. Landry Parish | 4 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
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 Lafourche Parish
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Lafourche Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 5 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Lafourche Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Lafourche 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 — Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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