Career Profile
Carpenters
Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.
General Information
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.
Important Work Activities
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Handling and Moving Objects
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Carpenters
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 355 openings per year are projected for Carpenters.
Employment Change
Employment for Carpenters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.54/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.58, while experienced workers are paid $25.49. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,719 Carpenters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,073.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Carpenters are Residential Building Construction, Building Finishing Contractors, and Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Carpenters include Building and Construction, Administration and Management, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Carpenters is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.