Carpenters in Travis County, Texas
Travis County, Texas has 159 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,029 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across Texas.
Travis County ranks 29 of 76 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $87,133 per employee a year.
Across Texas, carpenters earn a median of $48,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 159
- Their employees
- 1,029
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.6
Carpenters in Travis County: businesses and jobs
| Travis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 159 | 2,051 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 1,029 | 15,205 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $89,660,000 | $931,624,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.6 | 1.7 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Travis County
| Travis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 23.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 5.6% (±0.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.9% (±0.2 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 23.5% (±0.5 points) in Travis County, higher than across Texas (17.4%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 5.6% (±0.3 points) in Travis County, higher than across Texas (4.0%).
Detached houses: 51.5% (±0.6 points) in Travis County, lower than across Texas (64.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.9% (±0.2 points) in Travis County, lower than across Texas (3.1%).
Places in Travis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 979,539 | 28.2% | 56.6% |
| Pflugerville | 65,971 | 3.7% | 30.1% |
| Lakeway | 19,307 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | 7.0% | 29.4% |
| Manor | 18,603 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Wells Branch | 13,523 | 8.0% | 68.7% |
| Hornsby Bend | 12,367 | 9.3% | 26.6% |
| Lago Vista | 9,650 | 14.3% | 10.4% |
| Bee Cave | 8,862 | 0.1% | 51.2% |
| Shady Hollow | 5,709 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | 12.7% | 29.4% |
| Barton Creek | 3,440 | 0.0% | 21.1% |
| West Lake Hills | 3,285 | 31.2% | 13.8% |
| Briarcliff | 2,735 | 12.8% | 11.1% |
| Jonestown | 2,535 | 19.0% | 6.4% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Travis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall County | 16 | 2.6 | +0.0 |
| Johnson County | 18 | 2.5 | −0.0 |
| Llano County | 4 | 2.5 | −0.0 |
| San Jacinto County | 4 | 2.7 | +0.1 |
| Parker County | 16 | 2.7 | +0.1 |
| Hill County | 4 | 2.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for carpenters in Texas
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 Travis County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Travis County?
The Census Bureau counts 159 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Travis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Travis County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, carpenters earn a median of $48,150 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Travis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Travis 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 Texas (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 — Travis County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .