Carpenters in Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam County, West Virginia has 7 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees, employing 55 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across West Virginia.
Putnam County ranks 2 of 9 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $89,509 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, carpenters earn a median of $47,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 55
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Carpenters in Putnam County: businesses and jobs
| Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 97 | 44,636 |
| Their employees | 55 | 456 | 263,903 |
| Annual payroll | $4,923,000 | $21,303,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 1.1 | 3.1 |
The homes behind the work in Putnam County
| Putnam County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 75.5% (±2.5 points) | 70.9% | 61.3% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
Detached houses: 75.5% (±2.5 points) in Putnam County, higher than across West Virginia (70.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 5.3% (±1.4 points) in Putnam County, lower than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Places in Putnam County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 14,151 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| Hurricane | 6,855 | 51.3% | 32.7% |
| Winfield | 2,918 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| Eleanor | 1,726 | 58.6% | 23.2% |
| Buffalo | 1,150 | 43.5% | 10.0% |
| Poca | 872 | 73.9% | 14.7% |
| Bancroft | 475 | 57.2% | 23.3% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Putnam County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 5 | 2.0 | −0.8 |
| Monongalia County | 7 | 1.4 | −1.4 |
| Raleigh County | 4 | 1.2 | −1.6 |
| Mercer County | 3 | 1.0 | −1.8 |
| Berkeley County | 5 | 0.9 | −1.9 |
| Kanawha County | 8 | 0.9 | −1.9 |
Licenses for carpenters in West Virginia
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 Putnam County
How many framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses are in Putnam County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 framing and finish carpentry contractor businesses with employees in Putnam County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do carpenters make in Putnam County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, carpenters earn a median of $47,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do carpenters need a license in Putnam County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Putnam 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 West Virginia (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 — Putnam County, West Virginia
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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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