Carpenters in Platte County, Missouri
Platte County, Missouri has 15 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 45 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Platte County ranks 18 of 43 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,978 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, carpenters earn a median of $61,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 15
- Their employees
- 45
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Carpenters in Platte County: businesses and jobs
| Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 15 | 766 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 45 | 5,277 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,979,000 | $325,177,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Platte County
| Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 67.3% (±1.7 points) | 70.5% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.4% (±0.5 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 12.7% (±1.3 points) in Platte County, higher than across Missouri (8.0%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.0% (±0.5 points) in Platte County, higher than across Missouri (1.6%).
Detached houses: 67.3% (±1.7 points) in Platte County, lower than across Missouri (70.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.4% (±0.5 points) in Platte County, lower than across Missouri (13.3%).
Places in Platte County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | 8,366 | 19.6% | 17.7% |
| Platte City | 4,824 | 53.2% | 52.2% |
| Riverside | 4,276 | 57.8% | 57.6% |
| Weatherby Lake | 2,401 | 43.3% | 6.3% |
| Weston | 1,922 | 67.9% | 21.5% |
| Lake Waukomis | 1,170 | 90.3% | 3.1% |
| Ferrelview | 752 | 45.1% | 64.0% |
| Dearborn | 557 | 76.2% | 25.9% |
| Platte Woods | 532 | 92.0% | 26.8% |
| Edgerton | 518 | 73.7% | 23.7% |
| Camden Point | 401 | 60.2% | 20.0% |
| Northmoor | 371 | 76.0% | 31.0% |
| Farley | 309 | 56.7% | 11.3% |
| Tracy | 309 | 59.8% | 28.6% |
| Houston Lake | 271 | 88.3% | 9.2% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Platte County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County | 6 | 3.2 | −0.0 |
| St. Charles County | 52 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Clay County | 33 | 3.1 | −0.2 |
| McDonald County | 3 | 3.1 | −0.2 |
| Stoddard County | 4 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 3 | 3.6 | +0.4 |
Licenses for carpenters in Missouri
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 Platte County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Platte County?
The Census Bureau counts 15 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Platte County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Platte County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, carpenters earn a median of $61,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Platte County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Platte 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 Missouri (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 — Platte County, Missouri
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