Carpenters in Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County, New Jersey has 31 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 210 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.0 across New Jersey.
Mercer County ranks 17 of 21 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $70,495 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, carpenters earn a median of $61,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 31
- Their employees
- 210
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Carpenters in Mercer County: businesses and jobs
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 1,156 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 210 | 5,892 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $14,804,000 | $400,980,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Mercer County
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% (±0.6 points) | 6.2% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 47.5% (±1.0 points) | 52.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.9% (±0.8 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.8% (±0.6 points) in Mercer County, lower than across New Jersey (6.2%).
Detached houses: 47.5% (±1.0 points) in Mercer County, lower than across New Jersey (52.6%).
Places in Mercer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 92,506 | 74.6% | 28.4% |
| Trenton | 90,338 | 79.3% | 62.1% |
| Ewing Township | 35,604 | 71.6% | 33.1% |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 32,313 | 51.2% | 32.5% |
| Princeton | 30,756 | 63.8% | 44.6% |
| West Windsor Township | 30,479 | 22.7% | 34.8% |
| East Windsor Township | 30,062 | 59.8% | 38.9% |
| Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 17,595 | 53.0% | 8.8% |
| Robbinsville Township | 15,641 | 18.5% | 20.4% |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | 88.6% | 15.3% |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | 74.0% | 4.4% |
| White Horse | 10,507 | 84.3% | 11.0% |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | 83.9% | 31.1% |
| Yardville | 6,301 | 87.5% | 20.4% |
| Hightstown Borough | 5,920 | 75.6% | 27.6% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mercer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 45 | 2.1 | +0.1 |
| Middlesex County | 62 | 1.9 | −0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 13 | 2.3 | +0.2 |
| Salem County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.2 |
| Gloucester County | 29 | 2.5 | +0.4 |
| Warren County | 7 | 1.5 | −0.6 |
Licenses for carpenters in New Jersey
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 Mercer County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Mercer County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Mercer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Mercer County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, carpenters earn a median of $61,880 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Mercer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Mercer 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 New Jersey (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 — Mercer County, New Jersey
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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