Carpenters in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler County, Pennsylvania has 28 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 89 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.4 across Pennsylvania.
Butler County ranks 8 of 51 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,090 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
- 28
- Their employees
- 89
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.2
Carpenters in Butler County: businesses and jobs
| Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 1,401 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 89 | 8,151 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $5,882,000 | $512,666,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.2 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Butler County
| Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 69.5% (±0.9 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.5% (±0.8 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 9.6% (±0.8 points) in Butler County, higher than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.4% (±0.3 points) in Butler County, higher than across Pennsylvania (1.0%).
Detached houses: 69.5% (±0.9 points) in Butler County, higher than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 15.5% (±0.8 points) in Butler County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Butler County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Township (Butler County) | 34,094 | 20.1% | 24.7% |
| Butler Township (Butler County) | 16,988 | 74.1% | 21.0% |
| Adams Township (Butler County) | 15,282 | 19.5% | 9.6% |
| Butler | 13,212 | 92.8% | 53.9% |
| Buffalo Township (Butler County) | 8,070 | 48.9% | 8.1% |
| Slippery Rock Township (Butler County) | 8,059 | 53.2% | 42.2% |
| Center Township (Butler County) | 7,818 | 56.7% | 18.8% |
| Middlesex Township (Butler County) | 7,236 | 55.9% | 6.9% |
| Homeacre-Lyndora | 6,783 | 76.5% | 29.3% |
| Jackson Township (Butler County) | 5,521 | 33.2% | 13.6% |
| Jefferson Township (Butler County) | 5,126 | 46.3% | 17.5% |
| Shanor-Northvue | 5,125 | 61.5% | 21.9% |
| Penn Township (Butler County) | 4,923 | 63.6% | 4.4% |
| Summit Township (Butler County) | 4,422 | 69.2% | 26.7% |
| Connoquenessing Township | 4,184 | 36.7% | 19.1% |
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 Butler County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berks County | 53 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Northampton County | 39 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Montgomery County | 120 | 3.4 | +0.2 |
| Franklin County | 20 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Somerset County | 11 | 2.9 | −0.3 |
| Juniata County | 3 | 2.9 | −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 Butler County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Butler County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Butler County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Butler 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 Butler County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Butler 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 — Butler County, Pennsylvania
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