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Carpenters

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$59310	74100	4.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$59310

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

74100

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

4.5%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years

Detailed Work Activities

Clean work sites.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Cut wood components for installation.
Install building fixtures.
Install doors or windows.
Install wooden structural components.
Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
Select construction materials.
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
Coordinate construction project activities.
Prepare operational reports.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Position construction forms or molds.
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
Drill holes in construction materials.
Record operational or environmental data.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
Install safety or support equipment.
Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
Install trim or paneling.
Install carpet or flooring.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Weld metal components.
Estimate construction project costs.
Build construction forms or molds.
Assemble products or production equipment.
Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
Dig holes or trenches.
Position safety or support equipment.
Direct construction or extraction personnel.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Work with or remove hazardous material.
Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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