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Carpenters

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Hawaii $85,970
Illinois $76,410
California $74,820
Washington $73,260
Massachusetts $71,110
District of Columbia $66,100
Alaska $65,150
Minnesota $64,650
New York $63,660
Connecticut $63,510
Nevada $62,240
Vermont $62,220
New Jersey $61,880
Michigan $61,410
Oregon $61,170

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$59,310

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.5%

Avg. annual openings

74.1k

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