Carpenters in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County, Michigan has 36 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 148 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.3 across Michigan.
Washtenaw County ranks 22 of 44 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,926 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
- 36
- Their employees
- 148
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Carpenters in Washtenaw County: businesses and jobs
| Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 36 | 1,085 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 148 | 5,833 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $7,241,000 | $335,227,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Washtenaw County
| Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 56.7% (±0.7 points) | 72.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.5% (±0.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.7% (±0.5 points) in Washtenaw County, higher than across Michigan (4.9%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.0% (±0.3 points) in Washtenaw County, higher than across Michigan (1.0%).
Detached houses: 56.7% (±0.7 points) in Washtenaw County, lower than across Michigan (72.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 11.5% (±0.6 points) in Washtenaw County, lower than across Michigan (14.6%).
Places in Washtenaw County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | 63.5% | 54.5% |
| Ypsilanti Charter Township | 55,066 | 57.8% | 41.9% |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | 39,438 | 27.0% | 38.3% |
| Ypsilanti | 19,857 | 80.3% | 66.8% |
| Scio Township | 17,725 | 27.8% | 18.1% |
| Superior Charter Township | 14,923 | 34.6% | 17.8% |
| York Charter Township | 9,149 | 46.5% | 2.6% |
| Saline | 9,006 | 50.2% | 30.8% |
| Northfield Township | 8,595 | 42.8% | 21.2% |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Augusta Charter Township | 7,228 | 43.6% | 8.8% |
| Salem Township (Washtenaw County) | 6,932 | 39.8% | 7.7% |
| Dexter Township | 6,634 | 46.8% | 3.9% |
| Webster Township | 6,575 | 38.6% | 4.8% |
| Lodi Township | 6,394 | 32.4% | 2.8% |
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 Washtenaw County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan County | 4 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Charlevoix County | 4 | 2.3 | +0.0 |
| St. Joseph County | 6 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Marquette County | 7 | 2.1 | −0.2 |
| Otsego County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.2 |
| Gratiot County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.4 |
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 Washtenaw County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Washtenaw County?
The Census Bureau counts 36 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Washtenaw County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Washtenaw 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 — Washtenaw County, Michigan
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