Carpenters in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County, Vermont has 33 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 96 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.8 across Vermont.
Chittenden County ranks 7 of 12 counties in Vermont for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,698 per employee a year.
Across Vermont, carpenters earn a median of $62,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 33
- Their employees
- 96
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.4
Carpenters in Chittenden County: businesses and jobs
| Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 33 | 163 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 96 | 507 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $5,059,000 | $25,648,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Chittenden County
| Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 11.5% (±1.0 points) | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 51.6% (±1.2 points) | 67.3% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 17.3% (±1.2 points) | 24.4% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 11.5% (±1.0 points) in Chittenden County, higher than across Vermont (6.6%).
Detached houses: 51.6% (±1.2 points) in Chittenden County, lower than across Vermont (67.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 17.3% (±1.2 points) in Chittenden County, lower than across Vermont (24.4%).
Places in Chittenden County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,675 | 72.0% | 58.5% |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | 31.5% | 38.4% |
| Colchester | 17,648 | 47.7% | 25.9% |
| Essex | 11,516 | 34.4% | 24.1% |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | 44.0% | 40.7% |
| Milton | 10,769 | 39.3% | 13.1% |
| Williston | 10,144 | 24.2% | 24.9% |
| Winooski | 8,293 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | 39.2% | 30.1% |
| Shelburne (community) | 6,499 | 35.6% | 34.7% |
| Jericho | 5,114 | 41.3% | 7.1% |
| Hinesburg | 4,718 | 38.3% | 16.4% |
| Richmond | 4,159 | 43.8% | 21.2% |
| Charlotte | 3,916 | 46.6% | 4.5% |
| Milton (community) | 3,555 | 31.7% | 30.3% |
Counties in Vermont with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chittenden County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County | 7 | 4.3 | −0.1 |
| Windsor County | 13 | 3.7 | −0.7 |
| Orleans County | 9 | 5.4 | +1.0 |
| Bennington County | 7 | 3.3 | −1.1 |
| Washington County | 19 | 6.1 | +1.7 |
| Rutland County | 22 | 6.5 | +2.1 |
Licenses for carpenters in Vermont
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 Chittenden County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Chittenden County?
The Census Bureau counts 33 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Chittenden County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Chittenden County?
Pay is published by state: across Vermont, carpenters earn a median of $62,220 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Chittenden County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Vermont, and a city or county in Chittenden 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 Vermont (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 — Chittenden County, Vermont
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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