Carpenters
Carpentry • Skilled Trades & Construction
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Carpenters earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
Salary Distribution
National salary ranges for Carpenters (2024)
Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas
Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Carpenters
Top Industries
Industries with the most Carpenters positions
Work Environment
Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Carpenters professionals work in skilled trades & construction, specifically in carpentry. This role typically requires high school + apprenticeship and offers a median salary of $59,310.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Carpenters is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 697,740 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.