Carpenters in Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County, Minnesota has 24 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Minnesota.
Carver County ranks 20 of 46 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,818 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, carpenters earn a median of $64,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 24
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.7
Carpenters in Carver County: businesses and jobs
| Carver County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 24 | 1,150 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 44 | 6,568 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $2,940,000 | $391,894,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.7 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Carver County
| Carver County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 16.3% (±1.4 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 71.9% (±1.5 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.8% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 16.3% (±1.4 points) in Carver County, higher than across Minnesota (8.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.8% (±0.6 points) in Carver County, higher than across Minnesota (1.9%).
Detached houses: 71.9% (±1.5 points) in Carver County, higher than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.8% (±0.7 points) in Carver County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Places in Carver County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | 28,706 | 20.0% | 32.4% |
| Chanhassen | 26,006 | 19.6% | 15.9% |
| Waconia | 13,434 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Victoria | 11,295 | 13.8% | 6.4% |
| Carver | 6,239 | 17.5% | 6.6% |
| Watertown | 4,790 | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Norwood Young America | 3,849 | 47.6% | 25.4% |
| Mayer | 2,518 | 12.1% | 4.5% |
| Cologne | 2,282 | 28.3% | 9.2% |
| Laketown Township | 2,124 | 63.1% | 3.1% |
| Waconia Township | 1,168 | 56.3% | 8.8% |
| Dahlgren Township | 1,026 | 52.5% | 4.9% |
| Hollywood Township | 992 | 64.4% | 12.4% |
| Watertown Township | 988 | 54.4% | 3.9% |
| Camden Township | 984 | 61.5% | 5.4% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Carver County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 16 | 5.8 | +0.1 |
| Douglas County | 12 | 5.4 | −0.3 |
| Becker County | 12 | 6.0 | +0.3 |
| Lyon County | 7 | 6.2 | +0.5 |
| Benton County | 11 | 6.2 | +0.6 |
| Brown County | 6 | 5.1 | −0.6 |
Licenses for carpenters in Minnesota
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 Carver County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Carver County?
The Census Bureau counts 24 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Carver County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Carver County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, carpenters earn a median of $64,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Carver County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Carver 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 Minnesota (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 — Carver County, Minnesota
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