Carpenters in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County, New Mexico has 18 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 132 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across New Mexico.
Santa Fe County ranks 3 of 9 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,902 per employee a year.
Across New Mexico, carpenters earn a median of $52,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 132
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Carpenters in Santa Fe County: businesses and jobs
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 175 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 132 | 975 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $6,719,000 | $45,859,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 1.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Santa Fe County
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% (±0.7 points) | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 62.7% (±1.2 points) | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 62.7% (±1.2 points) in Santa Fe County, lower than across New Mexico (64.5%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.4% (±0.7 points) in Santa Fe County, higher than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Places in Santa Fe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | 39.8% | 36.4% |
| Edgewood | 6,124 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| La Cienega | 3,543 | 35.1% | 20.2% |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | 16.4% | 57.6% |
| Pojoaque | 2,327 | 24.2% | 29.8% |
| Las Campanas | 2,119 | 8.1% | 3.3% |
| Nambe | 2,035 | 43.0% | 14.5% |
| Tres Arroyos | 1,926 | 6.8% | 14.3% |
| Tano Road | 1,586 | 8.8% | 2.1% |
| Cuartelez | 1,512 | 44.3% | 20.9% |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | 45.7% | 22.2% |
| Thunder Mountain | 1,366 | 15.4% | 0.9% |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 1,293 | 35.8% | 12.4% |
| Cañoncito | 1,253 | 23.3% | 17.7% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Santa Fe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 69 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Doña Ana County | 23 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Sandoval County | 12 | 2.0 | −0.3 |
| Valencia County | 6 | 2.0 | −0.3 |
| Curry County | 6 | 2.8 | +0.5 |
| San Juan County | 7 | 1.5 | −0.8 |
Licenses for carpenters in New Mexico
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 Santa Fe County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Santa Fe County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Santa Fe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Santa Fe County?
Pay is published by state: across New Mexico, carpenters earn a median of $52,010 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Santa Fe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Santa Fe 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 Mexico (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 — Santa Fe County, New Mexico
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