Career Profile
Helpers--Carpenters
Carpenter Helpers assist carpenters by preforming duties that require less skill.
General Information
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist carpenters are classified under Construction Laborers (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
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Helpers--Carpenters
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Helpers--Carpenters.
Employment Change
Employment for Helpers--Carpenters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $16.82/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.08, while experienced workers are paid $18.53. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 105 Helpers--Carpenters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 116.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Helpers--Carpenters are Residential Building Construction, Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, and Building Finishing Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Helpers--Carpenters include Building and Construction, Mathematics, and Mechanical.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Helpers--Carpenters is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.