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Careers / Carpenters |
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Job Description |
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Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood, 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. |
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Significant Points |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Carpenters |
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Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, rafters, and bridge supports—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.
Because carpenters are involved in many types of construction, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets, they work both indoors and outdoors. The work is sometimes strenuous, and carpenters have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the national average.
Although most carpenters learn their trade through an apprenticeship, some learn on the job, starting as a helper.
The median annual wage for carpenters was $42,090 in May 2015.
Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will require more carpenters.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for carpenters.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of carpenters with similar occupations.
Learn more about carpenters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Carpenters |
Residential Building Construction |
212,690 |
Nonresidential Building Construction |
124,490 |
Building Finishing Contractors |
116,830 |
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors |
101,140 |
Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
17,230 |
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction |
15,610 |
Employment Services |
14,900 |
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) |
10,450 |
Other Wood Product Manufacturing |
8,710 |
Utility System Construction |
8,140 |
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Interesting Fact |
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Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the world (1,300,000 employees). 3 of the top 10 employers in the world are American; 4 of the top 10 are Chinese. |
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