Carpenters in Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington has 281 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,961 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Washington.
Snohomish County ranks 3 of 29 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,945 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
- 281
- Their employees
- 1,961
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.5
Carpenters in Snohomish County: businesses and jobs
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 281 | 1,788 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 1,961 | 11,277 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $127,357,000 | $717,117,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.5 | 5.4 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Snohomish County
| Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 12.2% (±0.4 points) | 12.1% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.6% (±0.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 63.9% (±0.5 points) | 61.9% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.9% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% |
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.6% (±0.2 points) in Snohomish County, higher than across Washington (2.3%).
Detached houses: 63.9% (±0.5 points) in Snohomish County, higher than across Washington (61.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 4.9% (±0.3 points) in Snohomish County, lower than across Washington (9.6%).
Places in Snohomish County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | 111,845 | 48.1% | 51.0% |
| Marysville | 73,002 | 31.6% | 30.6% |
| Edmonds | 42,735 | 60.7% | 29.1% |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | 23.2% | 24.4% |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | 52.6% | 48.9% |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | 32.3% | 11.2% |
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | 15.5% | 56.1% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | 60.5% | 43.1% |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | 25.4% | 36.8% |
| Silver Firs | 22,306 | 14.0% | 10.9% |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | 26.8% | 29.4% |
| Arlington | 21,095 | 22.3% | 37.8% |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | 14.9% | 41.0% |
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 Snohomish County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 69 | 8.3 | −0.2 |
| Clark County | 164 | 8.0 | −0.5 |
| San Juan County | 11 | 7.9 | −0.6 |
| Kittitas County | 25 | 10.1 | +1.7 |
| Whatcom County | 70 | 6.8 | −1.7 |
| Franklin County | 32 | 10.3 | +1.8 |
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 Snohomish County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Snohomish County?
The Census Bureau counts 281 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Snohomish County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Snohomish 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 Snohomish County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Snohomish 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 — Snohomish County, Washington
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