Carpenter

pay per hour

$20.96

full time

35-40 hours

job outlook

6% growth 60,400 more jobs by 2024

requirements of job

Follow rules and regulations keep job site clean read blueprints, sketches, or building plans Measure and mark cutting lines on materials use a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge. use hand tools, machines, or power saws.

education needed

High school diploma

pay attention to details

Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.

math skills

Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

weather

can affect whether you work on a day or not

Follow

established safety rules and regulations

environment

keep job site clean

apprentice

learning on the job

overtime

often needed when the job has a deadline

Self-employed workers

people who own a carpentry business may be able to set their own schedule.