Carpenters in Rockland County, New York
Rockland County, New York has 88 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 318 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.8 across New York.
Rockland County ranks 4 of 58 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,044 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
- 88
- Their employees
- 318
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.1
Carpenters in Rockland County: businesses and jobs
| Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 88 | 3,248 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 318 | 13,865 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $17,186,000 | $863,643,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.1 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Rockland County
| Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 57.3% (±1.0 points) | 41.2% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.0% (±0.5 points) in Rockland County, higher than across New York (5.3%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Rockland County, higher than across New York (0.8%).
Detached houses: 57.3% (±1.0 points) in Rockland County, higher than across New York (41.2%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.7% (±0.7 points) in Rockland County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Places in Rockland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ramapo | 152,401 | 59.4% | 45.8% |
| Town of Clarkstown | 86,937 | 70.8% | 19.4% |
| Town of Orangetown | 48,605 | 74.3% | 25.8% |
| Town of Haverstraw | 39,107 | 67.3% | 35.2% |
| New City | 34,458 | 78.8% | 6.8% |
| Village of Spring Valley | 33,192 | 69.2% | 75.0% |
| Monsey | 28,160 | 32.4% | 65.1% |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | 59.2% | 35.2% |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | 76.6% | 22.6% |
| Town of Stony Point | 14,833 | 64.0% | 14.8% |
| Stony Point (community) | 12,728 | 63.7% | 13.4% |
| Village of Haverstraw | 12,325 | 74.8% | 50.4% |
| Village of Suffern | 11,441 | 80.8% | 32.6% |
| Village of West Haverstraw | 10,711 | 74.0% | 41.6% |
| Village of Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | 78.6% | 23.9% |
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 Rockland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 26 | 7.8 | −0.3 |
| Westchester County | 290 | 7.4 | −0.7 |
| Orange County | 105 | 7.0 | −1.1 |
| Nassau County | 324 | 6.8 | −1.3 |
| Yates County | 13 | 9.8 | +1.8 |
| Ontario County | 31 | 5.8 | −2.3 |
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 Rockland County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Rockland County?
The Census Bureau counts 88 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Rockland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Rockland 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 Rockland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Rockland 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 — Rockland County, New York
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