Carpenters in Orange County, New York
Orange County, New York has 105 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 342 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.8 across New York.
Orange County ranks 7 of 58 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,561 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
- 105
- Their employees
- 342
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.0
Carpenters in Orange County: businesses and jobs
| Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 105 | 3,248 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 342 | 13,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $19,344,000 | $863,643,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.0 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Orange County
| Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7% (±0.6 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 61.0% (±0.9 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 20.1% (±0.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 7.7% (±0.6 points) in Orange County, higher than across New York (5.3%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Orange County, higher than across New York (0.8%).
Detached houses: 61.0% (±0.9 points) in Orange County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 20.1% (±0.7 points) in Orange County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Places in Orange County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Palm Tree | 38,916 | 6.1% | 66.6% |
| Village of Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | 6.1% | 66.6% |
| Town of Newburgh | 31,915 | 51.2% | 20.2% |
| Town of Warwick | 31,859 | 58.2% | 20.8% |
| Town of Wallkill | 31,023 | 54.9% | 35.9% |
| Middletown | 30,289 | 67.7% | 48.3% |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | 80.8% | 65.2% |
| Town of New Windsor | 27,877 | 51.0% | 26.8% |
| Town of Montgomery | 23,265 | 59.4% | 33.1% |
| Town of Monroe | 21,586 | 47.8% | 17.5% |
| Town of Blooming Grove | 18,635 | 56.1% | 18.0% |
| Town of Goshen | 14,468 | 55.8% | 20.5% |
| Town of Highlands | 12,823 | 70.0% | 56.9% |
| Town of Cornwall | 12,755 | 70.3% | 26.8% |
| Town of Chester (Orange County) | 12,668 | 46.5% | 21.5% |
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 Orange County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County | 324 | 6.8 | −0.3 |
| Westchester County | 290 | 7.4 | +0.3 |
| Columbia County | 26 | 7.8 | +0.8 |
| Rockland County | 88 | 8.1 | +1.1 |
| Ontario County | 31 | 5.8 | −1.2 |
| Hamilton County | 4 | 5.1 | −2.0 |
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 Orange County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Orange County?
The Census Bureau counts 105 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Orange County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Orange 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 Orange County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Orange 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 — Orange County, New York
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