Carpenters in Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County, Tennessee has 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 12 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.9 across Tennessee.
Putnam County ranks 37 of 37 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,167 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, carpenters earn a median of $49,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 12
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.8
Carpenters in Putnam County: businesses and jobs
| Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 592 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 12 | 3,183 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $422,000 | $182,776,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.8 | 1.9 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Putnam County
| Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 64.9% (±1.9 points) | 68.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2020 or later: 1.9% (±0.5 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Tennessee (3.0%).
Detached houses: 64.9% (±1.9 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Tennessee (68.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Places in Putnam County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | 36,088 | 35.0% | 58.9% |
| Algood | 4,036 | 23.3% | 45.0% |
| Monterey | 2,768 | 62.6% | 41.4% |
| Baxter | 1,361 | 37.1% | 32.8% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Putnam County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 36 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.1 |
| Sevier County | 6 | 1.0 | +0.2 |
| Carter County | 3 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
| Hamblen County | 3 | 1.1 | +0.2 |
| Sullivan County | 11 | 1.4 | +0.6 |
Licenses for carpenters in Tennessee
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 Putnam County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Putnam County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Putnam County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Putnam County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, carpenters earn a median of $49,520 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Putnam County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Putnam 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 Tennessee (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 — Putnam County, Tennessee
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