Carpenters in Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County, Michigan has 14 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 147 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.3 across Michigan.
Saginaw County ranks 33 of 44 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,259 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, carpenters earn a median of $61,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 147
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Carpenters in Saginaw County: businesses and jobs
| Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 1,085 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 147 | 5,833 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $9,446,000 | $335,227,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Saginaw County
| Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 75.7% (±1.0 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.7% (±1.0 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 3.3% (±0.4 points) in Saginaw County, lower than across Michigan (4.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.6% (±0.2 points) in Saginaw County, lower than across Michigan (1.0%).
Detached houses: 75.7% (±1.0 points) in Saginaw County, higher than across Michigan (72.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.7% (±1.0 points) in Saginaw County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Saginaw County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 43,536 | 90.1% | 40.0% |
| Saginaw Charter Township | 41,281 | 63.1% | 34.1% |
| Thomas Township | 11,900 | 55.2% | 13.0% |
| Tittabawassee Township | 10,755 | 35.2% | 13.7% |
| Bridgeport Charter Township | 9,967 | 83.3% | 17.5% |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | 7,568 | 75.3% | 23.9% |
| Freeland | 7,557 | 31.3% | 15.9% |
| Shields | 7,402 | 63.5% | 19.4% |
| Bridgeport | 6,884 | 88.2% | 25.5% |
| Birch Run Township | 5,862 | 58.1% | 16.6% |
| Buena Vista | 5,798 | 72.7% | 27.7% |
| Carrollton Township | 5,665 | 87.3% | 31.2% |
| Frankenmuth | 5,157 | 55.6% | 29.1% |
| Kochville Township | 4,943 | 42.8% | 40.8% |
| Chesaning Township | 4,693 | 72.3% | 19.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Saginaw County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County | 4 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Mason County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Wayne County | 137 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Delta County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Kalamazoo County | 17 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 12 | 1.8 | +0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Michigan
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 Saginaw County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Saginaw County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Saginaw County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Saginaw County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, carpenters earn a median of $61,410 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Saginaw County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Saginaw 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 Michigan (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 — Saginaw County, Michigan
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