Carpenters in Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County, Mississippi has 6 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 89 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Mississippi.
Jackson County ranks 11 of 14 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,809 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, carpenters earn a median of $46,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 89
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Carpenters in Jackson County: businesses and jobs
| Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 136 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 89 | 593 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $4,700,000 | $25,048,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Jackson County
| Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% (±0.9 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 74.3% (±1.6 points) | 69.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 8.6% (±0.9 points) in Jackson County, lower than across Mississippi (11.0%).
Detached houses: 74.3% (±1.6 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Mississippi (69.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.9% (±0.6 points) in Jackson County, lower than across Mississippi (4.0%).
Places in Jackson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 21,710 | 70.5% | 46.4% |
| Gautier | 19,046 | 44.7% | 33.2% |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | 52.8% | 31.3% |
| Moss Point | 11,957 | 79.8% | 27.8% |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | 39.4% | 46.1% |
| Latimer | 6,756 | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | 20.0% | 18.0% |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | 18.4% | 4.5% |
| Escatawpa | 3,494 | 68.5% | 19.2% |
| Hurley | 1,305 | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| Wade | 1,183 | 19.0% | 31.2% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jackson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County | 3 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Madison County | 5 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| DeSoto County | 8 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Lamar County | 3 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| Lee County | 3 | 0.8 | −0.1 |
| Lowndes County | 3 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in Mississippi
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 Jackson County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Jackson County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Jackson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Jackson County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, carpenters earn a median of $46,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Jackson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Jackson 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 Mississippi (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 — Jackson County, Mississippi
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