Carpenters in Baltimore city, Maryland
Baltimore city, Maryland has 16 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 140 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.6 across Maryland.
Baltimore city ranks 19 of 19 counties in Maryland for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $75,279 per employee a year.
Across Maryland, carpenters earn a median of $60,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 140
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Carpenters in Baltimore city: businesses and jobs
| Baltimore city | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 673 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 140 | 5,337 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $10,539,000 | $370,728,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Baltimore city
| Baltimore city | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% (±0.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.6% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 14.7% (±0.4 points) | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 41.5% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.3% (±0.3 points) in Baltimore city, lower than across Maryland (8.1%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.6% (±0.1 points) in Baltimore city, lower than across Maryland (1.4%).
Detached houses: 14.7% (±0.4 points) in Baltimore city, lower than across Maryland (51.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 41.5% (±0.7 points) in Baltimore city, higher than across Maryland (10.7%).
Places in Baltimore city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 573,243 | 81.6% | 52.5% |
Counties in Maryland with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Baltimore city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's County | 6 | 1.3 | +0.8 |
| Worcester County | 9 | 1.6 | +1.0 |
| Charles County | 12 | 1.9 | +1.3 |
| Prince George's County | 71 | 1.9 | +1.4 |
| Wicomico County | 10 | 2.3 | +1.7 |
| Washington County | 15 | 2.3 | +1.8 |
Licenses for carpenters in Maryland
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 Baltimore city
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Baltimore city?
The Census Bureau counts 16 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Baltimore city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Baltimore city?
Pay is published by state: across Maryland, carpenters earn a median of $60,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Baltimore city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maryland, and a city or county in Baltimore city 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 Maryland (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 — Baltimore city, Maryland
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