Carpenters in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania has 53 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 183 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.4 across Pennsylvania.
Berks County ranks 9 of 51 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,601 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, carpenters earn a median of $59,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 53
- Their employees
- 183
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Carpenters in Berks County: businesses and jobs
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 53 | 1,401 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 183 | 8,151 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $10,907,000 | $512,666,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Berks County
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% (±0.3 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 56.4% (±0.9 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 4.0% (±0.3 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±0.9 points) in Berks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Berks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | 90.2% | 59.4% |
| Spring Township (Berks County) | 28,601 | 57.3% | 24.7% |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 25,608 | 42.6% | 12.9% |
| Muhlenberg Township | 22,127 | 61.6% | 17.2% |
| Cumru Township | 15,702 | 57.4% | 28.7% |
| Amity Township (Berks County) | 13,440 | 41.5% | 15.8% |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | 62.5% | 31.7% |
| Maidencreek Township | 9,208 | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| Maxatawny Township | 7,884 | 60.8% | 30.7% |
| South Heidelberg Township | 7,795 | 44.3% | 7.8% |
| Robeson Township | 7,642 | 48.0% | 12.0% |
| Blandon | 7,357 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Bern Township | 6,705 | 60.6% | 14.0% |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 6,507 | 33.7% | 8.1% |
| Longswamp Township | 5,613 | 60.5% | 19.6% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Berks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 39 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Franklin County | 20 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Butler County | 28 | 3.2 | +0.1 |
| Somerset County | 11 | 2.9 | −0.2 |
| Juniata County | 3 | 2.9 | −0.2 |
| Beaver County | 22 | 2.8 | −0.3 |
Licenses for carpenters in Pennsylvania
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 Berks County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Berks County?
The Census Bureau counts 53 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Berks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Berks County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, carpenters earn a median of $59,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Berks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Berks 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Berks County, Pennsylvania
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