Carpenters in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 11 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 43 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Minnesota.
Otter Tail County ranks 41 of 46 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,140 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
- 11
- Their employees
- 43
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.0
Carpenters in Otter Tail County: businesses and jobs
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 1,150 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 43 | 6,568 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $2,672,000 | $391,894,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Otter Tail County
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.5% (±0.8 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 80.9% (±1.2 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 10.5% (±0.8 points) in Otter Tail County, higher than across Minnesota (8.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.1% (±0.2 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (1.9%).
Detached houses: 80.9% (±1.2 points) in Otter Tail County, higher than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Places in Otter Tail County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | 14,181 | 58.7% | 35.9% |
| Perham | 3,627 | 51.8% | 47.4% |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,586 | 59.8% | 36.1% |
| Aurdal Township | 1,586 | 36.7% | 0.5% |
| New York Mills | 1,371 | 56.1% | 41.4% |
| Perham Township | 1,115 | 48.1% | 4.9% |
| Parkers Prairie | 980 | 68.5% | 25.9% |
| Rush Lake Township | 940 | 43.0% | 9.8% |
| Dunn Township | 929 | 40.8% | 4.4% |
| Dane Prairie Township | 912 | 61.2% | 1.3% |
| Elizabeth Township | 894 | 36.7% | 10.1% |
| Edna Township | 869 | 38.7% | 8.6% |
| Henning | 860 | 60.7% | 40.9% |
| Fergus Falls Township | 860 | 60.0% | 15.3% |
| Lida Township | 827 | 41.2% | 5.0% |
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 Otter Tail County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Hennepin County | 166 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Itasca County | 8 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Ramsey County | 65 | 2.8 | −0.2 |
| St. Louis County | 34 | 3.3 | +0.3 |
| Crow Wing County | 14 | 3.3 | +0.3 |
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 Otter Tail County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Otter Tail County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Otter Tail County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Otter Tail 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 — Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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