Carpenters in Lee County, North Carolina
Lee County, North Carolina has 8 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 29 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.2 across North Carolina.
Lee County ranks 29 of 63 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,172 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, carpenters earn a median of $47,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 29
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Carpenters in Lee County: businesses and jobs
| Lee County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 1,552 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 29 | 6,380 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,339,000 | $332,800,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Lee County
| Lee County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0% (±1.4 points) | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 68.3% (±2.5 points) | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.4% (±0.9 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 10.0% (±1.4 points) in Lee County, lower than across North Carolina (13.5%).
Detached houses: 68.3% (±2.5 points) in Lee County, higher than across North Carolina (65.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.4% (±0.9 points) in Lee County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in Lee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 31,478 | 43.8% | 46.7% |
| Broadway | 1,657 | 51.7% | 21.5% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston County | 30 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| Ashe County | 5 | 2.9 | −0.0 |
| Jackson County | 8 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Pitt County | 25 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Rowan County | 20 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Guilford County | 66 | 2.8 | −0.2 |
Licenses for carpenters in North Carolina
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 Lee County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Lee County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Lee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Lee County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, carpenters earn a median of $47,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Lee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Lee 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 North Carolina (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 — Lee County, North Carolina
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