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Carpenter

Construct and assemble precise wooden structures using CAD software and power tools while collaborating with architects and project managers.

23 000 – 45 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary vocational education or apprenticeship
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
23 000 – 28 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
28 000 – 36 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
36 000 – 45 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à la profession se fait principalement par apprentissage ou par formation professionnelle secondaire.

Des passerelles existent pour les travailleurs d'autres métiers du bâtiment souhaitant se reconvertir via des formations complémentaires.

Training — Belgium

La formation repose sur un cursus professionnel orienté vers l'apprentissage des techniques de travail du bois, incluant des stages pratiques et des formations en centre spécialisé.

Elle s'appuie sur un enseignement secondaire professionnel complété par un apprentissage en entreprise.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les menuisiers est stable avec une demande modérée, portée par les secteurs de la construction et de la rénovation.

L'automatisation partielle des tâches peut impacter certains postes, mais le savoir-faire manuel reste essentiel.

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