Carpenters in Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County, New York has 61 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 378 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.8 across New York.
Onondaga County ranks 32 of 58 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $72,508 per employee a year.
Across New York, carpenters earn a median of $63,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 61
- Their employees
- 378
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Carpenters in Onondaga County: businesses and jobs
| Onondaga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 61 | 3,248 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 378 | 13,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $27,408,000 | $863,643,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Onondaga County
| Onondaga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% (±0.3 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 63.7% (±0.7 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.9% (±0.3 points) in Onondaga County, lower than across New York (5.3%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 0.5% (±0.1 points) in Onondaga County, lower than across New York (0.8%).
Detached houses: 63.7% (±0.7 points) in Onondaga County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 22.6% (±0.6 points) in Onondaga County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Places in Onondaga County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 146,384 | 85.5% | 58.4% |
| Town of Clay | 59,995 | 55.1% | 28.8% |
| Town of Manlius | 33,328 | 61.7% | 18.2% |
| Town of Salina | 32,840 | 76.9% | 31.3% |
| Town of Cicero | 31,133 | 49.5% | 19.4% |
| Town of De Witt | 25,589 | 75.7% | 26.4% |
| Town of Camillus | 25,270 | 69.3% | 20.6% |
| Town of Lysander | 23,086 | 42.2% | 18.5% |
| Town of Onondaga | 22,573 | 58.5% | 17.3% |
| Town of Geddes | 16,831 | 85.1% | 26.7% |
| Town of Van Buren | 14,237 | 60.7% | 38.4% |
| De Witt (community) | 11,060 | 76.2% | 27.3% |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | 86.0% | 18.3% |
| Village of Baldwinsville | 7,715 | 56.7% | 48.4% |
| Town of Skaneateles | 7,090 | 81.2% | 20.2% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Onondaga County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland County | 6 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Schenectady County | 21 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Rensselaer County | 22 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Sullivan County | 14 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Herkimer County | 9 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Cayuga County | 11 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
Licenses for carpenters in New York
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 Onondaga County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Onondaga County?
The Census Bureau counts 61 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Onondaga County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Onondaga County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, carpenters earn a median of $63,660 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Onondaga County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Onondaga 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 York (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 — Onondaga County, New York
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