Carpenters in Platte County, Nebraska
Platte County, Nebraska has 8 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 44 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.2 across Nebraska.
Platte County ranks 10 of 15 counties in Nebraska for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,909 per employee a year.
Across Nebraska, carpenters earn a median of $49,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 44
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Carpenters in Platte County: businesses and jobs
| Platte County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 535 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 44 | 2,384 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,976,000 | $117,601,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 6.2 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Platte County
| Platte County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% (±1.5 points) | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 76.5% (±2.1 points) | 71.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.1% (±1.9 points) | 18.7% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 76.5% (±2.1 points) in Platte County, higher than across Nebraska (71.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.1% (±1.9 points) in Platte County, lower than across Nebraska (18.7%).
Places in Platte County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 24,488 | 65.4% | 33.9% |
| Columbus Township | 3,313 | 52.4% | 13.8% |
| Granville Township | 864 | 85.6% | 14.9% |
| Shell Creek Township | 830 | 49.6% | 6.5% |
| Lost Creek Township | 794 | 78.3% | 8.4% |
| Bismark Township (Platte County) | 769 | 49.7% | 33.6% |
| Humphrey | 713 | 70.4% | 9.6% |
| Butler Township | 639 | 75.4% | 4.1% |
| St. Bernard Township | 632 | 65.4% | 11.1% |
| Duncan | 612 | 66.9% | 4.4% |
| Oconee Township | 401 | 51.3% | 9.9% |
| Humphrey Township | 373 | 52.7% | 4.8% |
| Creston Township | 322 | 75.2% | 12.9% |
| Platte Center | 318 | 83.9% | 13.8% |
| Lindsay | 313 | 74.6% | 8.1% |
Counties in Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | 10 | 6.0 | +0.4 |
| Buffalo County | 11 | 5.2 | −0.4 |
| Madison County | 8 | 5.2 | −0.4 |
| Cass County | 6 | 5.1 | −0.5 |
| Hall County | 12 | 4.7 | −0.9 |
| Douglas County | 172 | 6.8 | +1.3 |
Licenses for carpenters in Nebraska
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 8 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 Nebraska, carpenters earn a median of $49,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Platte County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Nebraska, 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 Nebraska (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, Nebraska
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