Carpenters in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has 16 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 76 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.4 across Pennsylvania.
Dauphin County ranks 41 of 51 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $67,053 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
- 16
- Their employees
- 76
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Carpenters in Dauphin County: businesses and jobs
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 1,401 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 76 | 8,151 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $5,096,000 | $512,666,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Dauphin County
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 49.5% (±1.0 points) | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.1% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.3% (±0.7 points) in Dauphin County, higher than across Pennsylvania (5.1%).
Detached houses: 49.5% (±1.0 points) in Dauphin County, lower than across Pennsylvania (56.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 19.1% (±0.9 points) in Dauphin County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Dauphin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Paxton Township | 54,657 | 50.2% | 33.5% |
| Harrisburg | 50,287 | 85.3% | 63.4% |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 27,953 | 57.6% | 30.1% |
| Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 27,245 | 55.1% | 37.1% |
| Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 24,977 | 50.9% | 36.9% |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | 73.6% | 53.4% |
| Hershey | 14,242 | 66.6% | 46.3% |
| West Hanover Township | 11,049 | 34.1% | 10.1% |
| Progress | 11,017 | 80.0% | 42.6% |
| Lower Swatara Township | 9,796 | 45.6% | 12.9% |
| Middletown | 9,632 | 77.5% | 57.4% |
| South Hanover Township | 7,289 | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Linglestown | 6,957 | 64.7% | 16.4% |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | 50.5% | 25.2% |
| Steelton | 6,296 | 83.5% | 51.7% |
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 Dauphin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 94 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Pike County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Clearfield County | 5 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Crawford County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Luzerne County | 17 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
| Warren County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
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 Dauphin County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Dauphin County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Dauphin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Dauphin 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 — Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
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