Carpenters in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Ramsey County, Minnesota has 65 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 330 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.5 across Minnesota.
Ramsey County ranks 43 of 46 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $68,815 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
- 65
- Their employees
- 330
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Carpenters in Ramsey County: businesses and jobs
| Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 65 | 1,150 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 330 | 6,568 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $22,709,000 | $391,894,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Ramsey County
| Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 51.7% (±0.7 points) | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 26.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 5.1% (±0.4 points) in Ramsey County, lower than across Minnesota (8.5%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.3% (±0.2 points) in Ramsey County, lower than across Minnesota (1.9%).
Detached houses: 51.7% (±0.7 points) in Ramsey County, lower than across Minnesota (66.0%).
Homes built before 1940: 26.0% (±0.7 points) in Ramsey County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Places in Ramsey County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 307,284 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| Maplewood | 40,695 | 50.9% | 28.2% |
| Roseville | 35,802 | 73.6% | 33.6% |
| Shoreview | 26,714 | 48.6% | 19.8% |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | 61.7% | 32.2% |
| New Brighton | 22,710 | 68.0% | 38.8% |
| Mounds View | 12,926 | 62.7% | 30.7% |
| Vadnais Heights | 12,838 | 30.5% | 20.4% |
| North St. Paul | 12,570 | 66.7% | 31.8% |
| White Bear Township | 10,656 | 39.6% | 6.1% |
| Little Canada | 10,514 | 53.4% | 31.6% |
| Arden Hills | 9,658 | 53.5% | 18.1% |
| North Oaks | 5,179 | 46.7% | 11.8% |
| Falcon Heights | 5,085 | 76.8% | 42.6% |
| Lauderdale | 2,388 | 61.1% | 46.6% |
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 Ramsey County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 166 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Otter Tail County | 11 | 3.0 | +0.2 |
| Steele County | 4 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
| Morrison County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.3 |
| Itasca County | 8 | 3.1 | +0.3 |
| Todd County | 3 | 2.3 | −0.5 |
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 Ramsey County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Ramsey County?
The Census Bureau counts 65 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Ramsey County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Ramsey 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 — Ramsey County, Minnesota
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