Carpenters in Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County, Washington has 25 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 56 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 10.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Washington.
Kittitas County ranks 2 of 29 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,304 per employee a year.
Across Washington, carpenters earn a median of $73,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 25
- Their employees
- 56
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 10.1
Carpenters in Kittitas County: businesses and jobs
| Kittitas County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 25 | 1,788 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 56 | 11,277 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $2,593,000 | $717,117,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 10.1 | 5.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Kittitas County
| Kittitas County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% (±2.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 70.2% (±1.8 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.8% (±1.4 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 14.3% (±2.0 points) in Kittitas County, higher than across Washington (12.1%).
Detached houses: 70.2% (±1.8 points) in Kittitas County, higher than across Washington (61.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 11.8% (±1.4 points) in Kittitas County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Places in Kittitas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg | 20,874 | 40.3% | 67.1% |
| Cle Elum | 1,905 | 55.3% | 37.4% |
| Kittitas | 1,221 | 57.0% | 28.6% |
| Roslyn | 1,076 | 78.6% | 32.2% |
| South Cle Elum | 579 | 60.1% | 28.4% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kittitas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 32 | 10.3 | +0.1 |
| Snohomish County | 281 | 8.5 | −1.7 |
| Benton County | 69 | 8.3 | −1.8 |
| Clark County | 164 | 8.0 | −2.1 |
| San Juan County | 11 | 7.9 | −2.3 |
| Whatcom County | 70 | 6.8 | −3.4 |
Licenses for carpenters in Washington
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 Kittitas County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Kittitas County?
The Census Bureau counts 25 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Kittitas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Kittitas County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, carpenters earn a median of $73,260 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Kittitas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Kittitas 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 Washington (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 — Kittitas County, Washington
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