Carpenters in Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina has 11 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 39 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.5 across South Carolina.
Aiken County ranks 18 of 24 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,590 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, carpenters earn a median of $48,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 39
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Carpenters in Aiken County: businesses and jobs
| Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 603 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 39 | 2,480 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $1,895,000 | $142,475,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Aiken County
| Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.2% (±1.2 points) | 14.8% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.2% (±0.5 points) | 3.7% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 67.7% (±1.3 points) | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 67.7% (±1.3 points) in Aiken County, higher than across South Carolina (64.5%).
Places in Aiken County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 32,521 | 35.8% | 31.9% |
| North Augusta | 25,653 | 41.0% | 29.5% |
| Belvedere | 5,180 | 78.1% | 27.1% |
| Clearwater | 3,319 | 54.0% | 42.4% |
| Burnettown | 3,135 | 46.3% | 19.1% |
| New Ellenton | 2,837 | 63.7% | 27.4% |
| Gloverville | 2,505 | 51.9% | 34.8% |
| Graniteville | 2,056 | 62.2% | 35.7% |
| Jackson | 1,870 | 73.3% | 25.0% |
| Beech Island | 1,578 | 68.7% | 24.2% |
| Langley | 1,310 | 63.7% | 30.4% |
| Wagener | 1,193 | 58.2% | 32.3% |
| Warrenville | 1,042 | 68.1% | 20.6% |
| Windsor | 307 | 48.7% | 32.9% |
| Salley | 288 | 65.3% | 39.4% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Aiken County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 6 | 1.4 | −0.0 |
| Richland County | 23 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Greenwood County | 5 | 1.6 | +0.2 |
| Sumter County | 5 | 1.1 | −0.3 |
| Darlington County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.4 |
| Florence County | 6 | 1.0 | −0.4 |
Licenses for carpenters in South 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 Aiken County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Aiken County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Aiken County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Aiken County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, carpenters earn a median of $48,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Aiken County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Aiken 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 South 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 — Aiken County, South Carolina
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