Carpenters in Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County, Washington has 240 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,307 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Washington.
Pierce County ranks 8 of 29 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,664 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
- 240
- Their employees
- 1,307
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Carpenters in Pierce County: businesses and jobs
| Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 240 | 1,788 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 1,307 | 11,277 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $80,595,000 | $717,117,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 5.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Pierce County
| Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% (±0.4 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 65.2% (±0.7 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.1% (±0.4 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 11.0% (±0.4 points) in Pierce County, lower than across Washington (12.1%).
Detached houses: 65.2% (±0.7 points) in Pierce County, higher than across Washington (61.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.1% (±0.4 points) in Pierce County, higher than across Washington (9.6%).
Places in Pierce County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 222,758 | 64.2% | 44.2% |
| South Hill | 68,025 | 18.1% | 29.5% |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | 58.9% | 52.5% |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | 39.2% | 47.9% |
| Parkland | 38,742 | 51.6% | 48.2% |
| Graham | 35,079 | 14.4% | 17.8% |
| University Place | 34,911 | 48.4% | 42.8% |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | 34.6% | 26.3% |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | 14.0% | 26.2% |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | 15.4% | 21.2% |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | 42.1% | 99.0% |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | 21.6% | 15.8% |
| Artondale | 14,073 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | 38.5% | 32.0% |
| Lake Tapps | 12,798 | 36.2% | 10.8% |
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 Pierce County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam County | 25 | 6.5 | −0.0 |
| Whatcom County | 70 | 6.8 | +0.3 |
| Chelan County | 24 | 6.2 | −0.3 |
| Douglas County | 11 | 6.1 | −0.4 |
| Spokane County | 134 | 5.8 | −0.7 |
| Skagit County | 33 | 5.8 | −0.7 |
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 Pierce County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Pierce County?
The Census Bureau counts 240 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Pierce County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Pierce 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 Pierce County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Pierce 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 — Pierce County, Washington
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